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Current Local Time in Empire State Building

Current local time and time zone in Empire State Building, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 69°F now🕔 8:09 AM local📅 Best: June, August and October

Current local time in Empire State Building

8:09 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now12:09 PM
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset7:44 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset7:44 PM
Daylight13h 31m
Solar noon12:58 PM
Golden hour (am)6:13 AM - 7:13 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:44 PM - 7:44 PM
Blue hour (am)5:43 AM - 6:13 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:44 PM - 8:14 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 79%
Moonrise5:15 PM
Moonset1:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Empire State Building

TypeAttraction
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates40°44′54.2″N 73°59′8.5″W (40.7484, -73.9857)
Known forthe art deco observation decks
Local time8:09 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, August and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Empire State Building is a tourist attraction in New York City. Empire State Building is a landmark known for the art deco observation decks.

Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Empire State Building with clear. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 67°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 11%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Empire State Building is June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.

The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 6 mi away. Nearby highlights include Times Square, Central Park, Hudson River and Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is 6.5°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Empire State Building today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 40°44′54.2″N 73°59′8.5″W (40.7484, -73.9857)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Empire State Building?

Empire State Building is a tourist attraction in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.7484, -73.9857. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Empire State Building right now?

It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 93% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Empire State Building?

June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Empire State Building, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Empire State Building in?

Empire State Building observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:09 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Empire State Building?

The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 11 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 13 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Empire State Building?

Popular options include Times Square, Central Park, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty and Martha's Vineyard.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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