Current Time in Queens, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
40.68° N,
73.84° W
Population: 2,272,771
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 Queens — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Queens's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Queens right now?
The current local time in Queens, United States is 10:28 (Sunday, June 14, 2026). Queens observes the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-4 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Queens use?
Queens 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 Queens.
Does Queens observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Queens 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 Queens?
Right now Queens is at UTC-4. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Queens observes DST.
When does the day change in Queens?
Midnight in Queens occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/New_York zone. Since Queens is at UTC-4, the date here is behind UTC by 4 hours.