Time Difference Between New York and Oklahoma City

The time difference between New York and Oklahoma City is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 11:00 in Oklahoma City. New York uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while Oklahoma City uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Oklahoma City is 1 hour behind New York — 1 hour
New York, United States
16:59:57
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
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Oklahoma City, United States
15:59:57
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: New York vs Oklahoma City

Detail New York Oklahoma City
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC-5
AbbreviationEDTCDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between New York and Oklahoma City (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

10:00–17:00 in New York  =  09:00–16:00 in Oklahoma City

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from New York time to Oklahoma City time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

New York Oklahoma City
00:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 00:00 Night
02:00 01:00 Night
03:00 02:00 Night
04:00 03:00 Night
05:00 04:00 Night
06:00 05:00
07:00 06:00
08:00 07:00
09:00 08:00
10:00 09:00 Overlap
11:00 10:00 Overlap
12:00 11:00 Overlap
13:00 12:00 Overlap
14:00 13:00 Overlap
15:00 14:00 Overlap
16:00 15:00 Overlap
17:00 16:00
18:00 17:00
19:00 18:00
20:00 19:00
21:00 20:00
22:00 21:00 Night
23:00 22:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both New York and Oklahoma City are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 1 hour difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for New York–Oklahoma City Scheduling

Compare New York and Oklahoma City with Other Cities

From New York

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From Oklahoma City

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Oklahoma City?

The time difference is 1 hour. Oklahoma City is 1 hour behind New York.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

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

The best window is between 10:00 and 17:00 New York time, which corresponds to 09:00–16:00 in Oklahoma City. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert New York time to Oklahoma City time?

Subtract 1 hour from New York time to get Oklahoma City time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.