Time difference

Time Difference Between New York and Rabat

Rabat is 5 hours ahead of New York. The current difference is 5 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
RabatMorocco 🇲🇦

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Africa/CasablancaUTC+1
02 — Difference

New York vs Rabat

Rabat is 5 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in New York, it is 17:00 in Rabat.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

New York
UTC−4
Rabat
UTC+1
Difference
5 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between New York and Rabat working hours (09:00–17:00) is 14:00–17:00 Rabat time — that's 09:00–12:00 in New York — about 3 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

New York observes daylight saving time while Rabat does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
5 hours
New York zone
America/New_York
Rabat zone
Africa/Casablanca
New York offset
UTC−4
Rabat offset
UTC+1
New York DST
Yes
Rabat DST
No
Countries
United States · Morocco
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between New York and Rabat?

Rabat is 5 hours ahead of New York right now.

Is New York ahead of Rabat?

No, New York is 5 hours behind Rabat.

Do New York and Rabat observe daylight saving time?

New York observes daylight saving time while Rabat does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between New York and Rabat?

A good window is 14:00–17:00 in Rabat (09:00–12:00 in New York), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.