New Jersey uses the America/New_York time zone, abbreviated ET (EST/EDT), which is UTC-5 (UTC-4 in summer). It observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. New Jersey is part of the New York metropolitan area and shares its time. Use this page to check the exact current local time in New Jersey, with the date, UTC offset and time zone, updated in real time.

Official time zone: America/New_York (USA)

Estimated population: 9,261,699 people.

Local fact: New Jersey is part of the New York metropolitan area and shares its time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Time in New Jersey

What time is it in New Jersey right now?

The exact time in New Jersey, USA, appears on the main clock at the top of this page and updates every second using the America/New_York time zone, with no need to reload.

What time zone does New Jersey use?

New Jersey (USA) uses the America/New_York time zone from the IANA database, which corresponds to UTC-5 (UTC-4 in summer). This is the reference that devices and servers use to calculate local time.

What is the time difference between New Jersey and New York?

The difference is calculated by comparing the America/New_York zone with New York (Eastern Time), so it updates automatically if either zone changes its clocks. The +HR and -HR tags on the cards show how many hours each place is ahead of or behind New Jersey.

Does New Jersey observe daylight saving time?

Observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. This page calculates the time with the America/New_York zone, so it always shows the current local time in New Jersey, including any seasonal clock change.

How do I compare the time in New Jersey with other cities?

In the Time Across the U.S. and World Times sections you can see the time in other places and how many hours they are ahead (+) or behind (-) New Jersey. If the calendar day is different, the date is shown, for example Sun Oct 18. Every card links to that place’s page.

Can I see the time in New Jersey in 12-hour or 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour selector below the main clock; the change applies to every card and your preference is saved in your browser.