Geographic position of Toms River
Toms River is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.9537° N, 74.1979° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,448 km (2,764 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,571 km (3,462 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,466 km (8,989 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,332 km (3,935 mi) west
Toms River 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 Toms River
With a population of 88,791, Toms River ranks as the 422nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Toms River
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN / KTTN) is a regional airport located about 64 km (39 mi) from Toms River.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Toms River
Toms River 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 Toms River
Business hours in Toms River (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 Toms River
Compare time in Toms River with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Toms River in?
Toms River 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 Toms River at UTC-4.
What time is it in Toms River right now?
The current local time in Toms River is 07:30:23 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Toms River observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Toms River 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 Toms River?
Toms River is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Toms River?
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) is the nearest airport to Toms River, located about 64 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:23.
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