Time Difference: Nanjing vs New York City

Live comparison of current time in Nanjing, China and New York City, United States.

Nanjing, China
03:05:01PM
Friday, March 27, 2026
12 hours behind
New York City, United States
03:05:01AM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

NanjingNew York City
12:00 AM12:00 PM
1:00 AM1:00 PM
2:00 AM2:00 PM
3:00 AM3:00 PM
4:00 AM4:00 PM
5:00 AM5:00 PM
6:00 AM6:00 PM
7:00 AM7:00 PM
8:00 AM8:00 PM
9:00 AM9:00 PM
10:00 AM10:00 PM
11:00 AM11:00 PM
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

About Time Difference: Nanjing and New York City

Nanjing, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. New York City, United States is in the America/New_York timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Nanjing and New York City?

Nanjing uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and New York City uses the America/New_York timezone (UTC-4). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Nanjing to New York City?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.