Brooklyn, New York, United States uses America/New_York, currently EDT (UTC-04:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 1 November 2026.
Brooklyn is one of the larger cities in the United States, with a population of about 2.7 million. Local clocks move forward and back with daylight saving time each year.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Neighborhoods closer to the East River and subway lines connecting to Manhattan tend to be more convenient for visitors, while areas further out offer a quieter, more residential character at generally lower cost. Proximity to a subway station matters more here than distance to any single landmark.
Waterfront parks with views across the river toward Manhattan are especially pleasant at sunset, while tree-lined residential streets and local markets suit an unhurried daytime walk. Each neighborhood has its own distinct character worth exploring on foot.
The subway connects Brooklyn efficiently to Manhattan and other boroughs, making it the most practical way to cover longer distances. Many neighborhoods are also very walkable, and buses fill in routes the subway doesn't reach directly.
Brooklyn has warm, humid summers and cold winters with occasional snow, so late spring and early autumn generally offer the most comfortable weather for walking around. Summer weekends bring lively outdoor markets and events.
United States uses the USD, calling code +1.
The United States uses the US dollar, and English is the primary language spoken, though the borough's neighborhoods reflect a wide range of languages and cultures. Tipping in restaurants and for services is generally expected.
