Current Time in Connecticut
Connecticut runs on Eastern Time.
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Capital
Hartford
Time zone(s)
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
3,600,000
Cities in Connecticut
Connecticut vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Connecticut in?
Connecticut is entirely in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Connecticut observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Connecticut observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Connecticut's capital and what time zone is it in?
Hartford is Connecticut's capital.