New York City is located in the Eastern Time Zone (ET), which is UTC-5 during Standard Time and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time typically lasts from the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November. This time zone encompasses several states in the eastern United States and is one of the most populous time zones in the country, home to millions of residents and countless businesses. The Eastern Time Zone's alignment with major urban centers like New York City plays a key role in finance, media, and cultural industries.