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Current Time in New Jersey, United States

New Jersey is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.

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Time zone of New Jersey

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/New_York
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer

Time difference between New Jersey and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
Los Angeles3 hours behind--:--
London5 hours ahead--:--
Paris6 hours ahead--:--
Dubai9 hours ahead--:--
India10 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila13 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo14 hours ahead--:--
Sydney16 hours ahead--:--
TorontoSame time--:--
Chicago1 hour behind--:--

Daylight saving time in New Jersey

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).

New Jersey time FAQ

What time is it in New Jersey right now?

New Jersey is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in New Jersey, updated every second.

What time zone is New Jersey in?

New Jersey is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.

Does New Jersey 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 New Jersey and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New Jersey.

Cities in New Jersey

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.