Current Time in United States
USA has more than one time zone. The main one (New York) is Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now.
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America/New_York
Time zones in USA
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. |
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Antonio, St. Louis |
| Pacific Standard Time (PST) | UTC−8 | --:-- | Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Irvine, San Jose |
| Mountain Standard Time (MST) | UTC−7 | --:-- | Denver, Albuquerque, El Paso, Salt Lake City, Aurora, Colorado Springs |
| Mountain Standard Time (MST) | UTC−7 | --:-- | Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Glendale |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) | UTC−10 | --:-- | Honolulu |
| Alaska Standard Time (AKST) | UTC−9 | --:-- | Anchorage |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (UTC−10) | UTC−10 | --:-- | America/Adak |
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Time zone of USA
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between USA and other cities
Daylight saving time in USA
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
USA time FAQ
What time is it in USA right now?
USA is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in USA, updated every second.
What time zone is USA in?
USA uses 8 time zones: EST, CST, PST, MST, MST, HST, AKST, UTC−10. The main zone is Eastern Standard Time (America/New_York).
Does USA observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between USA and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind USA.
States and regions of USA
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew York StateNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
Current time in USA cities
New YorkLos AngelesChicagoHoustonPhiladelphiaDallasMiamiBostonDetroitAtlantaWashington, D.C.PhoenixSan FranciscoSan DiegoDenverSeattleIrvinePittsburghMinneapolisBaltimoreSan AntonioTampaSan JoseSt. LouisLong BeachPortlandClevelandLas VegasIndianapolisFort LauderdaleFt. WorthSacramentoColumbusMilwaukeeSan BernardinoCincinnatiKansas CityOaklandCharlotteAustin
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.