Current Local Time in Cape May
Cape May, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Cape May follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Cape May
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with warm summers (20-28°C) and cool winters (0-9°C). Ocean moderated.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Cape May Time Zone
Cape May is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Cape May serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Cape May is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Cape May, consider that standard business hours are typically Seasonal resort hours. Washington Street Mall has shopping. Victorian house tours year-round. local time. Cape May observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Cape May has a population of approximately 3K (95K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Cape May from abroad, use the country code +1 609. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Cape May time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Cape May ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Cape May Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 38.94°, -74.91°
- • Calling Code: +1 609