Current Local Time in State College

State College, United States (EST)

02:20:21

Saturday, January 24, 2026

πŸŒ™Night
πŸŒ…7:29 AM
πŸŒ‡5:19 PM

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

πŸ’΅$ US Dollar
πŸ“ž+1 814
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

State College follows EST and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏒Business Hours in State College

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 continental with warm summers (16-28Β°C) and cold winters (-7 to 3Β°C). Snowy.

πŸ›οΈTop Attractions

Penn State UniversityBeaver StadiumPalmer Museum of ArtArboretum at Penn StateMount Nittany

πŸ“About State College Time Zone

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

When planning calls or meetings with State College, consider that standard business hours are typically University schedule dominates. Football Saturdays change everything. local time. State College observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

State College has a population of approximately 42K (165K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call State College from abroad, use the country code +1 814. The primary language spoken is English.

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

Quick Facts: State College Time

  • β€’ Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
  • β€’ Daylight Saving: Observed
  • β€’ Country: United States (US)
  • β€’ Coordinates: 40.79Β°, -77.86Β°
  • β€’ Calling Code: +1 814