🇺🇸 Time in United States Now
Current local time in United States. Timezone: EST / CST / MST / PST (UTC-5 to UTC-10).
Current Time in United States Cities
Local time across major cities in United States, updated every second.
Time Difference from United States
See how United States compares to other major cities worldwide.
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Key Facts About Time in United States
The US has 6 time zones from Eastern (UTC-5) to Hawaii (UTC-10)
Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe DST
The NYSE operates 9:30 AM–4:00 PM Eastern Time
Silicon Valley and Hollywood run on Pacific Time
DST begins second Sunday of March at 2:00 AM local time
About United States Time (EST / CST / MST / PST)
The United States spans six time zones across its states and territories. The four main continental zones are Eastern (UTC-5), Central (UTC-6), Mountain (UTC-7), and Pacific (UTC-8). Alaska uses AKST (UTC-9) and Hawaii uses HST (UTC-10). Most of the US observes Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, except for Hawaii and most of Arizona. Over 40% of the population lives in the Eastern Time zone, home to New York City and the financial markets. The Pacific zone covers California and the tech industry hub of Silicon Valley.
Scheduling Across Time Zones
When scheduling meetings or calls with people in United States, remember that EST / CST / MST / PST is UTC-5 to UTC-10. United States observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes seasonally. Always double-check the current offset during spring and autumn transitions.
Use the live time difference table above to find overlapping business hours between United States and your location — it always reflects the current offsets, including any daylight saving adjustments on either side.
Timekeeping in United States
United States has 6 major cities tracked on this page: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Honolulu. Some of these cities may be in different time zones within the country.
Modern devices automatically adjust for EST / CST / MST / PST using the IANA timezone database, which tracks every timezone and DST rule globally. When traveling to United States, most smartphones and laptops will update to local time automatically when connected to a local network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in United States right now?
The current time in United States is shown live at the top of this page. United States uses EST / CST / MST / PST (UTC-5 to UTC-10). The clock updates every second using the IANA timezone America/New_York.
Does United States use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, United States observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). During DST, clocks are moved forward by one hour. Check the current offset shown on this page to see if DST is currently active.
What is the time difference between United States and New York?
Right now, New York is -- United States. This difference can shift by an hour when either location changes its clocks for daylight saving time — the value shown here and in the comparison table above is always the live, current difference.
What timezone abbreviation does United States use?
United States uses EST / CST / MST / PST, which stands for the timezone at UTC-5 to UTC-10 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The abbreviation may change during DST periods.
What is the IANA timezone for United States?
The primary IANA timezone identifier for United States is America/New_York. This is used by computers, smartphones, and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including historical timezone changes and DST rules.
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