Current Time in New Jersey
New Jersey runs on Eastern Time.
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Capital
Trenton
Time zone(s)
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
9,300,000
Cities in New Jersey
New Jersey 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 New Jersey in?
New Jersey is entirely in the Eastern Time zone.
Does New Jersey observe daylight saving time?
Yes, New Jersey observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is New Jersey's capital and what time zone is it in?
Trenton is New Jersey's capital.