Kuwait New York Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Kuwait and New York?

Kuwait is 7-8 hours ahead of New York. Kuwait uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) while New York uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4). During standard time, Kuwait is 8 hours ahead; during daylight saving time, Kuwait is 7 hours ahead.

Kuwait does not observe daylight saving time, while New York does, so the difference varies seasonally.

Best Time to Call New York from Kuwait

Best calling time: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Kuwait time. This corresponds to approximately 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in New York during daylight saving time.

Kuwait and New York have significant business connections through oil, finance, and investments. Kuwait Investment Authority has major holdings in US markets, and many Kuwaiti students and businesses are connected to New York.

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