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