Current local time in Jersey City, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Jersey City
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/New_York), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 264,290.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | New Jersey |
| Coordinates: | 40°44′N / 74°05′W |
| Population: | 264,290 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Jersey City
| IANA time zone: | America/New_York |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Jersey City is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Jersey City today
| Sunrise: | 07:14 |
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| Sunset: | 18:07 |
| Solar noon: | 12:40 |
| Day length: | 10h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:46 – 18:35 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Jersey City
- London−5 hJersey City is 5 hours behind London
- Abuja−5 hJersey City is 5 hours behind Abuja
- Tokyo−13 hJersey City is 13 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Jersey City time
What time zone is Jersey City in?
Jersey City uses the IANA time zone America/New_York (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Jersey City observe daylight saving time?
Jersey City is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Jersey City and London?
Right now Jersey City is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Jersey City and Abuja?
Right now Jersey City is 5 hours behind Abuja. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.