Time Difference: New York City vs Chongqing

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

New York CityChongqing
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: New York City and Chongqing

New York City, United States is in the America/New_York timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. Chongqing, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. 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 New York City and Chongqing?

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

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

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.