Time Difference Between San Juan and New York

The time difference between San Juan and New York is 0 hours. San Juan uses the America/Puerto_Rico time zone (UTC-4), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

San Juan and New York share the same current UTC offset
San Juan, Puerto Rico
18:25:19
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · AST
New York, United States
18:25:19
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: San Juan vs New York

Detail San Juan New York
Time Zone IDAmerica/Puerto_RicoAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC-4
AbbreviationASTEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryPuerto RicoUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 8 overlapping business hours between San Juan and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–17:00 in San Juan  =  09:00–17:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

San Juan New York
00:00 00:00 Night
01:00 01:00 Night
02:00 02:00 Night
03:00 03:00 Night
04:00 04:00 Night
05:00 05:00 Night
06:00 06:00
07:00 07:00
08:00 08:00
09:00 09:00 Overlap
10:00 10:00 Overlap
11:00 11:00 Overlap
12:00 12:00 Overlap
13:00 13:00 Overlap
14:00 14:00 Overlap
15:00 15:00 Overlap
16:00 16:00 Overlap
17:00 17:00
18:00 18:00
19:00 19:00
20:00 20:00
21:00 21:00
22:00 22:00 Night
23:00 23:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

New York is currently observing daylight saving time, while San Juan is on standard time. When New York switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for San Juan–New York Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between San Juan and New York?

The time difference is 0 hours. San Juan and New York share the same current UTC offset.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from San Juan to New York?

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

How do I convert San Juan time to New York time?

No conversion is needed — both cities share the same UTC offset right now. 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.