Current Time in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
11:13:49 AM EST
Friday, November 13, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Time Zone
- EST
- GMT Offset
- GMT-5
- Daylight Saving Time
- EDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~264K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Jersey City right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Jersey City (EST (GMT-5)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Jersey City with other cities.
- Does Jersey City observe daylight saving time?
- Jersey City observes daylight saving time, but is currently on standard time (EST). Clocks will switch to daylight saving time (EDT) on Mar 14, 2027.
- What is the GMT offset for Jersey City?
- Jersey City is at GMT-5 (EST). The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.