Local Time in Jersey City, United States
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- America/New_York
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Latest news in Jersey City
- After a speedy stabilization, waterfront apartments in Jersey City head to marketGreen Street News · 3h ago
- New Jersey's Newest State Park - State Parks, Forests & Historic SitesNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (.gov) · 5d ago
- Thunderstorms In Forecast Again For Jersey City, Hoboken Tuesday: See TimingPatch · 2d ago
- Jersey City’s Indian Community Gets the Restaurant It’s Been Waiting ForEater New York · 21d ago
- See inside the Loew's Theater in Jersey City NJBergen Record · 8d ago
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Local Vibe
Jersey City is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark. It is the county seat of Hudson County, the county's most populous city and its largest by area. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 292,449, an increase of 44,852 (+18.1%) from the 2010 census count of 247,597. As of 2020, more than 40 languages are spoken in over 52% of households, and 42.5% of residents were born outside the United States making the city the most ethnically diverse in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Jersey City right now?
- The current time in Jersey City, United States is 05:41:46 PM (EDT), which is UTC-4.
- What time zone is Jersey City in?
- Jersey City uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EDT, UTC-4.
- Does Jersey City observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Jersey City observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Jersey City?
- Jersey City is currently UTC-4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).