Geneva is 6 hours ahead of New York. Geneva uses Central European Time (CET/CEST) while New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Geneva.
Both cities observe daylight saving time, though they switch on different dates. The time difference is typically 6 hours but can briefly be 5 or 7 hours during transition periods.
Best calling time: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM New York time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Geneva. Morning calls from New York reach Swiss business hours.
Geneva and New York are major global financial centers with strong ties in banking, finance, and international organizations. The United Nations has offices in both cities, and direct flights connect them in about 8 hours.