Current Time in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City is a city in New Jersey, home to about 292,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Not active
Sunrise / Sunset
6:26 AM / 4:52 PM
Population
292,000
Jersey City vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 12:25 PM CST | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 11:25 AM MST | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 10:25 AM PST | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 9:25 AM AKST | UTC-9 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 8:25 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 2:25 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 7:25 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 4:25 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 6:25 PM GMT | UTC+0 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 7:25 PM CET | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 10:25 PM GST | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jersey City in?
Jersey City is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Jersey City observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Jersey City observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Jersey City today?
Today, sunrise in Jersey City is around 6:26 AM and sunset is around 4:52 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Jersey City?
Clocks next spring forward on March 14, 2027.