Current Local Time in Paterson
Paterson, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Paterson 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 Paterson
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical.
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📍About Paterson Time Zone
Paterson is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Paterson serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Paterson is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Paterson, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Paterson observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Paterson has a population of approximately 145K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Paterson from abroad, use the country code +1 973. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish, Arabic.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Paterson time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Paterson ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Paterson Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 40.92°, -74.17°
- • Calling Code: +1 973