Milan is typically 6 hours ahead of New York. When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Milan. Both cities observe DST but on different schedules.
During DST transitions (2-3 weeks in March and November), the difference can be 5 or 7 hours. Milan uses CET/CEST, New York uses EST/EDT.
Morning NY works best! 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM New York corresponds to 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Milan. NY morning catches Milan afternoon.
Milan is Italy's financial and fashion capital, hosting Fashion Week twice yearly. ITA Airways, Delta, and United operate direct flights to NYC. Strong ties in luxury goods, design, and banking.