Geographic position of Jersey City
Jersey City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.7282° N, 74.0776° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,534 km (2,817 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,485 km (3,408 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,553 km (9,043 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,249 km (3,883 mi) west
Jersey City lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Jersey City
With a population of 264,290, Jersey City ranks as the 86th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Jersey City
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR / KEWR) is a major international airport serving Jersey City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Jersey City
Jersey City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Jersey City
Business hours in Jersey City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Jersey City
Compare time in Jersey City with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jersey City in?
Jersey City follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Jersey City at UTC-4.
What time is it in Jersey City right now?
The current local time in Jersey City is 07:31:00 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Jersey City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Jersey City is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Jersey City?
Jersey City is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Jersey City?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the airport serving Jersey City. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:00.
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