New Jersey Time Zone
New Jersey is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for New Jersey.
🗺️ New Jersey Time Zone: Current local time in New Jersey is shown above. New Jersey follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the New Jersey time zone
New Jersey is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. The entire state observes Eastern Time (ET) statewide. New Jersey observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the New Jersey Time Zone
New Jersey is entirely within the Eastern Time (ET) zone with an offset of UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). New Jersey observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is New Jersey in?
New Jersey is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does New Jersey observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New Jersey observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for New Jersey?
The standard UTC offset for New Jersey is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.