Current time in New Jersey
Eastern Time UTC−5 · one zone statewide
New Jersey's time zone
New Jersey lies entirely within the Eastern Time Zone: EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer, with no internal boundary from High Point to Cape May.
The state's daily rhythms are wired to two Eastern Time cities across its rivers: PATH trains into Manhattan and PATCO trains into Philadelphia run on the same clock as Newark and Jersey City, so commuters never touch their watches. The Port of New York and New Jersey, the busiest container port on the East Coast, publishes its terminal schedules in ET as well.
| Standard time | EST, UTC−5 |
|---|---|
| Daylight time | EDT, UTC−4 |
| IANA zone | America/New_York |
| vs Chicago | −1 h |
| vs Denver | −2 h |
| vs Los Angeles | −3 h |
Time in New Jersey cities
Live local clocks plus sunrise, sunset, and DST dates for both New Jersey cities below.
Frequently asked questions
Is New Jersey in the same time zone as New York City?
Yes. New Jersey lies entirely within Eastern Time, so Newark, Jersey City, and every other municipality keep the identical clock to Manhattan and Philadelphia.
What is the time difference between New Jersey and Los Angeles?
New Jersey is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles year-round. A 6:00 PM dinner in Newark corresponds to 3:00 PM on the West Coast. Hourly chart: EST to PST.
When do New Jersey clocks change for DST?
At 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March (spring forward) and 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November (fall back) — March 8 and November 1 in 2026. More on the DST page.