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What time is it in Jersey City?
Jersey City time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Jersey City. Jersey City observes the America/New_York time zone (GMT−4). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
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Jersey City time — FAQ
What time is it in Jersey City right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Jersey City (America/New_York, GMT−4). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Jersey City in?
Jersey City uses the America/New_York time zone, currently GMT−4.
Does Jersey City observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Jersey City changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.