Time Difference Between South Texas and New York

The time difference between South Texas and New York is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in South Texas, it is 13:00 in New York. South Texas uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-5).

New York is 1 hour ahead of South Texas — 1 hour
South Texas, United States
11:06:53
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST
↔
New York, United States
12:06:53
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: South Texas vs New York

Detail South Texas New York
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC-5
AbbreviationCSTEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionTexasNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

09:00–16:00 in South Texas  =  10:00–17:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither South Texas nor New York is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for South Texas–New York Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between South Texas and New York?

The time difference is 1 hour. New York is 1 hour ahead of South Texas.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either South Texas or New York observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from South Texas to New York?

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

How do I convert South Texas time to New York time?

Add 1 hour to South Texas time to get New York time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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