New Jersey time zone
Eastern Time
Used across the whole state.
Questions
What time zone is New Jersey in?
All of New Jersey is on Eastern Time (UTC−5, or UTC−4 in summer).
Does New Jersey have two time zones?
No. New Jersey is entirely on Eastern Time.
Does New Jersey observe daylight saving time?
New Jersey observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in New Jersey right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in New Jersey.