Current Local Time in Cleveland
Cleveland, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Cleveland 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 Cleveland
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and cold snowy winters (-6 to 2°C). Lake effect snow in winter.
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📍About Cleveland Time Zone
Cleveland is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Cleveland serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Cleveland is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Cleveland, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 5 PM. West Side Market open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat. University Circle museums typically 10 AM to 5 PM. local time. Cleveland observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Cleveland has a population of approximately 370K (2.1M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Cleveland from abroad, use the country code +1 216. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Cleveland time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Cleveland ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Cleveland Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 41.50°, -81.69°
- • Calling Code: +1 216