Geographic position of Newark
Newark is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.7357° N, 74.1724° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,535 km (2,818 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,484 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 6,256 km (3,887 mi) west
Newark 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 Newark
With a population of 281,944, Newark ranks as the 81st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Newark
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR / KEWR) is a major international airport serving Newark directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:28:04.
Daylight saving time changes in Newark
Newark 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 Newark
Business hours in Newark (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 Newark
Compare time in Newark with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Newark in?
Newark 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 Newark at UTC-4.
What time is it in Newark right now?
The current local time in Newark is 07:28:04 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Newark observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Newark 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 Newark?
Newark is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Newark?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the airport serving Newark. The current local time at the airport is 07:28:04.
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