Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
CTUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Connecticut in?
Connecticut is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4).
Current Local Time in Connecticut
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityHartfordState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Connecticut
BridgeportCT
EDTNew HavenCT
EDTStamfordCT
EDTHartfordCT
EDTWaterburyCT
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut Time Zone
Official answers regarding Connecticut local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Connecticut in?▼
Connecticut is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4).
Does Connecticut observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Connecticut observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Hartford, Connecticut?▼
The capital of Connecticut is Hartford, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).