Current Time in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
1:12:49 AM EDT
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Time Zone
- EDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-4
- Daylight Saving Time
- EST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~264K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Jersey City right now?
- The current time in Jersey City is 1:12 AM EDT (GMT-4). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Jersey City with other cities.
- Does Jersey City observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Jersey City is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT). Clocks will return to standard time (EST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Jersey City?
- Jersey City is at GMT-4 (EDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.