Current local time in Jersey CityNew Jersey, United States
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America/New_YorkUTC−5 / UTC−4
Jersey City keeps Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
Daylight saving time in Jersey City
Jersey City changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−5
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4
Cities on the same time as Jersey City
These places show the same clock as Jersey City every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Philadelphia, Manhattan, The Bronx, Jacksonville, Columbus
- In other countries
Toronto (Canada), Havana (Cuba), Port-au-Prince (Haiti), Nassau (Bahamas), Providenciales (Turks and Caicos Islands)
Jersey City time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/New_York
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−5
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Coordinates
- 40.73°, -74.08°
- Population
- 264,290
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Jersey City today
Computed from Jersey City's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Jersey City time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Jersey City is |
|---|---|---|
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 5h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 8h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 12h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 13h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 15h behind |
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Jersey City time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Jersey City right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Jersey City, updated every second from your device's clock. Jersey City keeps Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer.
- What time zone is Jersey City in?
- Jersey City is in the IANA time zone America/New_York: Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer.
- Does Jersey City observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−5; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4.
- Which cities share Jersey City's time?
- New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Philadelphia, Manhattan, The Bronx keep the same clock as Jersey City all year.
Planning something with Jersey City?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Jersey City and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Jersey City into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Jersey City offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the America/New_York time zone set correctly.
Other cities in United States
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