Current time in New Jersey, United States
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:39 AM · 4:46 PM
- IANA zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.20° N, 74.70° W
Time difference from New Jersey
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | New Jersey is 5 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| London | New Jersey is 5 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| Los Angeles | New Jersey is 3 hours ahead | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | New Jersey is 9 hours behind | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | New Jersey is 13 hours behind | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | New Jersey is 14 hours behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | New Jersey is 16 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
New Jersey time zone: questions
What time zone is New Jersey in?
New Jersey, United States uses Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC−5 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/New_York.
Does New Jersey use daylight saving time?
Yes. New Jersey uses UTC−5 in standard time and UTC−4 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between New Jersey and UTC?
New Jersey is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC−5).
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Jersey today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in New Jersey at 6:39 AM and sets at 4:46 PM, giving 10 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in New Jersey?
Most offices in New Jersey open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in New Jersey
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in the United States
- New York 7:31 PM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM
- Miami 7:31 PM
- Boston 7:31 PM
- Dallas 6:31 PM
- Houston 6:31 PM
- Seattle 4:31 PM
- Atlanta 7:31 PM
- Denver 5:31 PM
- Honolulu 2:31 PM
- Phoenix 5:31 PM
- Austin 6:31 PM
- Orlando 7:31 PM
- San Diego 4:31 PM
- Philadelphia 7:31 PM
- Anchorage 3:31 PM
- Detroit 7:31 PM
- Nashville 6:31 PM
- New Orleans 6:31 PM
- Portland 4:31 PM
- San Jose 4:31 PM
- Charlotte 7:31 PM
- Columbus 7:31 PM
- Minneapolis 6:31 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:31 PM
- San Antonio 6:31 PM
Other places on UTC−5 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Madrid 1:31 AM
- Melbourne 11:31 AM
- Mexico City 6:31 PM
- São Paulo 9:31 PM
- Jakarta 7:31 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM