Edinburgh New York Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Edinburgh and New York?

Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York. Edinburgh uses Greenwich Mean Time/British Summer Time (GMT/BST, UTC+0/+1) while New York uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 7:00 AM in New York.

Both cities observe daylight saving time, though on slightly different schedules, so the difference can vary during transition periods.

Best Time to Call New York from Edinburgh

Best calling time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Edinburgh time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in New York, covering business hours.

Edinburgh and New York have connections through finance, tourism, and culture. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is world-famous, attracting international visitors. Scotland and the US have historical ties through Scottish immigration.

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