Current Time in Jersey City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
40.73° N,
74.08° W
Population: 264,290
Country:
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United States
IANA Timezone:
America/New_York
UTC Offset:
−05:00
Timezone:
EST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKST,
CST,
EST,
HST,
MST,
PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKDT,
CDT,
EDT,
HDT,
MDT,
PDT
Time in Jersey City — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Jersey City's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Jersey City right now?
The current local time in Jersey City, United States is 23:38 (Tuesday, July 28, 2026). Jersey City observes the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-4 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Jersey City use?
Jersey City uses America/New_York, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Jersey City.
Does Jersey City observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Jersey City currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/New_York time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Jersey City?
Right now Jersey City is at UTC-4. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Jersey City observes DST.
When does the day change in Jersey City?
Midnight in Jersey City occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/New_York zone. Since Jersey City is at UTC-4, the date here is behind UTC by 4 hours.