Current Local Time in Jersey City

Jersey City, United States (EST)

02:20:17

Saturday, January 24, 2026

πŸŒ™Night
πŸŒ…7:14 AM
πŸŒ‡5:04 PM

Jersey City follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTCβˆ’5) and EDT (UTCβˆ’4).

πŸ’΅$ US Dollar
πŸ“ž+1 201
πŸ”ŒType A, B
πŸš—Right

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⏰Time Zone Facts

πŸ•ZoneEST/EDT
🌐OffsetUTC-5/-4
πŸ”„DSTYes (Mar–Nov)
πŸ“‹IANAAmerica/New_York
43
days until DST starts
Mar 8

Jersey City follows EST and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏒Business Hours in Jersey City

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

β˜€οΈClimate

Humid subtropical with hot summers (24-30Β°C) and cold winters (-3 to 5Β°C). Four seasons.

πŸ›οΈTop Attractions

Liberty State ParkStatue of Liberty viewsLiberty Science CenterEmpty Sky MemorialExchange Place

πŸ“About Jersey City Time Zone

Jersey City is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Jersey City serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Jersey City is same time as New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Jersey City, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Exchange Place mirrors Wall Street hours. Grove Street has nightlife. local time. Jersey City observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Jersey City has a population of approximately 260K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Jersey City from abroad, use the country code +1 201. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Jersey City time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Jersey City ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Jersey City Time

  • β€’ Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
  • β€’ Daylight Saving: Observed
  • β€’ Country: United States (US)
  • β€’ Coordinates: 40.73Β°, -74.08Β°
  • β€’ Calling Code: +1 201