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
NJUS State Time Guide
What time zone is New Jersey in?
New Jersey is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 / UTC-4). It is closely tied to the New York City and Philadelphia metro areas.
Current Local Time in New Jersey
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityTrentonState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in New Jersey
NewarkNJ
EDTJersey CityNJ
EDTPatersonNJ
EDTElizabethNJ
EDTTrentonNJ
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Time Zone
Official answers regarding New Jersey local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is New Jersey in?▼
New Jersey is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 / UTC-4). It is closely tied to the New York City and Philadelphia metro areas.
Does New Jersey observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, New Jersey 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 Trenton, New Jersey?▼
The capital of New Jersey is Trenton, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).