New York Live Webcams

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Few cities look as different at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. as New York. Our New York webcams follow the city from the neon of Times Square to the quiet water of the harbor, so you can check the light over Manhattan, the crowds in Midtown or the ferries on the East River whenever you like.

The cameras cover three kinds of views. Street-level cams in Midtown show the city at its busiest: Times Square and Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library. Skyline cams show Manhattan from the SUMMIT observation deck at One Vanderbilt, from a rooftop on the Upper East Side, from Queens toward the Empire State Building and from Jersey City toward One World Trade Center. Harbor cams watch the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and the ships, ferries and tugs moving through New York Harbor. For something different, there is Coney Island's boardwalk and the runways of LaGuardia Airport.

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New York – Times Square

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Times Square Live Webcam

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This camera looks out over Times Square from 1560 Broadway, between West 46th and 47th Streets, right across from Duffy Square. It shows the giant digital billboards and the yellow cabs on Seventh Avenue and Broadway. Just across the street are the TKTS booth and its glowing red steps, where crowds sit and look over the square day and night.

Times Square got its name in 1904, after The New York Times built its new headquarters there, the tower now known as One Times Square. Today it is the heart of the Theater District, with most Broadway theaters within a few blocks. Since 2009 large parts of the square have been closed to cars, so the plazas you see on the cam belong to pedestrians, street performers and visitors.

Best time to watch: Watch after dark, when the screens light up the whole square, or around 10 to 11 p.m. local time, when Broadway shows let out. The biggest night of the year is New Year's Eve, when the ball drops at One Times Square at midnight.

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Statue of Liberty Live Webcam

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This live cam looks across New York Harbor from Brooklyn to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. The statue was a gift from the people of France, designed by sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with an iron framework inside by Gustave Eiffel. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and became a symbol of welcome for millions of immigrants arriving by ship.

From the ground to the tip of the torch, the statue is about 93 meters (305 feet) tall. Its green color comes from the copper skin, which has oxidized over more than a century. On the cam you'll also see the ferries that bring visitors to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, along with tugboats and other harbor traffic.

Best time to watch: Early morning and late afternoon bring the warmest light on the statue. The view is especially striking at sunset and after dark, when the torch and the statue are lit up against the harbor.

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Brooklyn Bridge Live Webcam

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This webcam looks from the top of the St. George Tower in Brooklyn Heights across the East River to the Brooklyn Bridge, the towers of Lower Manhattan and, further out in the harbor, the Statue of Liberty. It's one of the classic views of New York, the same one many visitors walk to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade to see.

The Brooklyn Bridge opened on May 24, 1883. When it was finished, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a main span of about 486 meters (1,595 feet). It was designed by John A. Roebling and completed under his son Washington Roebling and Washington's wife Emily. Its stone towers with their Gothic arches still carry cars, cyclists and thousands of people walking across every day. Below the bridge, ferries, tugs and sightseeing boats move along the East River.

Best time to watch: The best time is sunset and blue hour, when the sun sets behind Manhattan and the bridge lights switch on. Early morning brings soft light and calm water.

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Live Cam

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This cam shows the view from SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the observation deck at the top of One Vanderbilt, next to Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. The deck opened in October 2021 and sits more than 300 meters (1,000 feet) above the street.

From up here you look over the rooftops of Midtown. Landmarks such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building are close by, and on clear days you can see the rivers on both sides of Manhattan. SUMMIT is known for its mirrored rooms and glass ledges that hang out over Madison Avenue. The cam lets you enjoy the view without the ticket line.

Best time to watch: Watch around sunset. The sky changes color, the towers glow, and then Midtown's lights come on. On foggy or low-cloud days, the tops of the skyscrapers can disappear into the clouds, which is a spectacular sight in itself.

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More live cams in New York

New York – Bryant Park

Midtown's favourite park behind the New York Public Library.

New York – World Trade Center

One World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan.

New York – Harbor from Brooklyn

New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan from Brooklyn.

New York – Midtown & Empire State

Midtown Manhattan skyline with the Empire State Building.

New York – Upper East Side

Rooftop view over Manhattan's Upper East Side.

New York – East River Ferry 34th St

NYC Ferry landing at East 34th Street on the East River.

New York – Coney Island

Boardwalk, beach and amusement rides of Coney Island.

New York – LaGuardia Airport

Arrivals and departures at LaGuardia in Queens.

When to watch New York live

New York runs on Eastern Time (ET). For skyline views, the hour around sunset is the best: the towers turn gold, then the lights switch on floor by floor. Times Square is brightest after dark and busiest in the evening when Broadway shows let out. Early mornings are the calmest time on the harbor cams, often with mist over the water. In winter the light fades early, so sunset in Manhattan can come before 5 p.m.

Big moments to catch

On New Year's Eve, the ball drops at One Times Square at midnight in front of huge crowds. In early December, the city lights up for the holidays, and around late May and mid-July the sun sets exactly in line with Manhattan's street grid, an effect known as Manhattanhenge. The harbor cams are best on summer evenings, when the ferries and tour boats are busiest.

Frequently asked questions

Are the New York webcams really live?

Yes. All cams on this page are live streams. We check every camera daily and hide streams that are offline.

What time is it in New York?

New York uses Eastern Time (UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time). The local time and today's sunrise and sunset are shown on each cam page.

Where can I watch Times Square live?

Our Times Square cam looks over the square from 1560 Broadway, right across from the TKTS booth and its red steps.