What time zone is Connecticut in?
Connecticut is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Time zones in Connecticut
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4 |
Cities in Connecticut
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | Eastern Time | |
| New Haven | Eastern Time | |
| Stamford | Eastern Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Connecticut changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- New York: Eastern Time
- Massachusetts: Eastern Time
- Rhode Island: Eastern Time
Other states on Eastern Time
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Connecticut in?
Connecticut is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Does Connecticut observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Connecticut changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Connecticut right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Connecticut.