Current Time in Newark, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
40.74° N,
74.17° W
Population: 281,944
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 Newark — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Newark's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Newark right now?
The current local time in Newark, United States is 18:04 (Sunday, June 14, 2026). Newark observes the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-4 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Newark use?
Newark 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 Newark.
Does Newark observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Newark 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 Newark?
Right now Newark is at UTC-4. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Newark observes DST.
When does the day change in Newark?
Midnight in Newark occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/New_York zone. Since Newark is at UTC-4, the date here is behind UTC by 4 hours.