Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in New York, it's that in Malé.
When it's 8:00 am in New York, it's 5:00 pm in Malé — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in New York, it's 7:00 pm in Malé — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in New York, it's 9:00 pm in Malé — night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in New York, it's 12:00 am in Malé — late night there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in New York, it's 2:00 am in Malé — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in New York, it's 6:00 am in Malé — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: New York uses the USD ($) and Malé uses the MVR (.ރ). Language shifts too — English in New York, Maldivian in Malé. Be careful behind the wheel: New York drives on the right, Malé on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Maldives
- Capital
- Malé
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR · .ރ)
- Language
- Maldivian
- Calling code
- +960
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between New York and Malé?
New York is 9 hours ahead of Malé. New York runs on GMT-4 and Malé on GMT+5. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in New York, what time is it in Malé?
10:00 am in New York is 7:00 pm in Malé on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in New York, what time is it in Malé?
3:00 pm in New York is 12:00 am in Malé the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is New York from Malé?
About 14,030 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 17h, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do New York and Malé use?
New York uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Malé uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, .ރ). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call New York from Malé?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in New York and Malé?
New York primarily speaks English; Malé speaks Maldivian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do New York and Malé drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States drives on the right, Maldives on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.