Current Local Time in Albany
Albany, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Albany follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Albany
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and cold, snowy winters (-8 to 2°C). Significant snowfall December-March.
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📍About Albany Time Zone
Albany is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Albany serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Albany is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Albany, consider that standard business hours are typically Government offices typically operate 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Standard businesses 9 AM to 5 PM. Downtown restaurants serve until 10 PM. State Capitol tours available. local time. Albany observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Albany has a population of approximately 100K (880K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Albany from abroad, use the country code +1 518. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Albany time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Albany ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Albany Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 42.65°, -73.76°
- • Calling Code: +1 518