Does New Jersey use daylight saving time?

New Jersey follows timezone rules defined for America/New_York. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.

Which cities are covered in New Jersey?

Major cities include Trenton, Jersey City, Newark.

Current Time in New Jersey, United States

Check the current local time in New Jersey, United States. View New Jersey time zone, daylight saving time information, and major cities such as Trenton and Jersey City.

Current state time

02:18:27

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Major cities in New Jersey

Trenton
Jersey City
Newark

Time zones and daylight saving

New Jersey currently uses America/New_York.

Daylight saving changes depend on the local timezone rules. The live clock above always reflects the current local offset.

FAQ

Does New Jersey use daylight saving time?: New Jersey follows timezone rules defined for America/New_York. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.
Which cities are covered in New Jersey?: Major cities include Trenton, Jersey City, Newark.