Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

Does Shenzhen observe daylight saving time?

No. Shenzhen stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Shenzhen when it's 9 AM in New York?

9:00 PM in Shenzhen, on the same day.

New York to Shenzhen Meeting Planner

Shenzhen is 12 hours ahead of New York right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

New York · United States

2:51 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Shenzhen · China

2:51 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CST

Best Meeting Times Between New York and Shenzhen

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in New York, which is 10:00 PM in Shenzhen; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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New YorkOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time2:51PMnow
ShenzhenChina ·2:51AMTomorrow · now

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Date in New York

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Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in New York time.

10:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in New York (10:00); late evening in Shenzhen (22:00).
9:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in New York (09:00); late evening in Shenzhen (21:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Shenzhen (09:00, next day); late evening in New York (21:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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ShenzhenUTC+8
UTC	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03

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Your meeting

New York10:00 AM EDTSat, Oct 17
Shenzhen10:00 PM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 14:00 UTC

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Time difference between New York and Shenzhen

Shenzhen is 12 hours ahead of New York right now: Shenzhen is on CST (UTC+8) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of New York.

Time difference between New York and Shenzhen over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Shenzhen 12 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Shenzhen 13 hours ahead	Clocks go back in New York
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Shenzhen 12 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in New York

New York is on Eastern Standard Time. Shenzhen is on China Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: New York & Shenzhen Scheduling

What is the time difference between New York and Shenzhen?: Shenzhen is 12 hours ahead of New York right now: Shenzhen is on CST (UTC+8) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Shenzhen?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in New York, which is 10:00 PM in Shenzhen; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
Does Shenzhen observe daylight saving time?: No. Shenzhen stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Shenzhen when it's 9 AM in New York?: 9:00 PM in Shenzhen, on the same day.

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