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The United States Time Difference Tool - Convert Time Easily
Easily convert time zones between the United States and any city, country, or time zone in the world. Use this tool to check the current time difference and plan meetings, calls, or travel with confidence. Choose any location as the primary reference point to display the time difference.
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🌍 Time Zone Converter Guide
Compare times across different zones and explore any moment in the day
Click the up arrow to make any timezone your reference point. All time differences will be calculated from this base.
Drag the grip icon to rearrange timezones in your preferred order. Base timezone cannot be dragged but others can be reordered.
Click the X button to delete a timezone from your comparison. Cannot remove if it's the only one left.
Use the slider below to explore different times. Drag to see how times change across all zones simultaneously.
View hour tiles showing the full 24-hour day. Use the time slider to navigate through different hours. Darker tiles indicate nighttime hours.
Switch between 12h/24h format and choose "Each" to set different formats per timezone or "All" to apply the same format to all zones.
💡 Pro tip: Add more timezones using the search above, then set one as your base to see all time differences at a glance!
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Capital Time Difference - Washington vs Neighboring Capitals
| From | To | Time Difference |
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Same time | ||
Same time | ||
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Daylight Saving Time Changes in America/New_York
Track historical and upcoming DST transitions for America/New_York from 1900 to 2050. See when clocks spring forward or fall back and how the UTC offset changes.
Current Status in America/New_York
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
UTC-4
Next Change
November 1, 2026
Clocks fall back to Eastern Standard Time (EST)
| Date | Time | Change Type | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
November 4, 2029 | 01:00 | DST End | UTC-5 |
March 11, 2029 | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC-4 |
November 5, 2028 | 01:00 | DST End | UTC-5 |
March 12, 2028 | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC-4 |
November 7, 2027 | 01:00 | DST End | UTC-5 |
March 14, 2027 | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC-4 |
November 1, 2026 | 01:00 | DST End | UTC-5 |
March 8, 2026 Historical | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC-4 |
November 2, 2025 Historical | 01:00 | DST End | UTC-5 |
March 9, 2025 Historical | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC-4 |
November 3, 2024 Historical | 01:00 | DST End | UTC-5 |
March 10, 2024 Historical | 03:00 | DST Start | UTC-4 |
The United States Time Zones & Neighboring Countries
| IANA Time Zone | Full Name | Abbr | UTC Offset | DST Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
America/New_York CAPITAL | Eastern Daylight Time | EDT | -5 Hours | -4 Hours |
America/Adak | Hawaii Daylight Time | HADT | -10 Hours | -9 Hours |
America/Anchorage | Alaska Daylight Time | AKDT | -9 Hours | -8 Hours |
America/Boise | Mountain Daylight Time | MDT | -7 Hours | -6 Hours |
America/Chicago | Central Daylight Time | CDT | -6 Hours | -5 Hours |
America/Denver | Mountain Daylight Time | MDT | -7 Hours | -6 Hours |
America/Detroit | Eastern Daylight Time | EDT | -5 Hours | -4 Hours |
America/Indiana/Indianapolis | Eastern Daylight Time | EDT | -5 Hours | -4 Hours |
America/Indiana/Knox | Central Daylight Time | CDT | -6 Hours | -5 Hours |
America/Indiana/Marengo | Eastern Daylight Time | EDT | -5 Hours | -4 Hours |
United States Time Zones: From Eastern to Hawaii-Aleutian
The United States has six primary time zones, so there isn't one single time for the entire country. The current time shown above reflects Washington, DC (Eastern Time). Use the live clock and converter at the top of this page to check the current time in any US city or state.
US Time Zones Overview
Time Zone | Example City | Standard (UTC) | Daylight Saving (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
Eastern | UTC-5 | UTC-4 | |
Central | UTC-6 | UTC-5 | |
Mountain | UTC-7 | UTC-6 | |
Pacific | UTC-8 | UTC-7 | |
Alaska | Anchorage | UTC-9 | UTC-8 |
Hawaii-Aleutian | Honolulu | UTC-10 | No DST in Hawaii |
States by Time Zone
Eastern Time
New York
Florida (most)
Georgia
Ohio
Washington, DC
Central Time
Texas (most)
Illinois
Alabama
Louisiana
Mountain Time
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona (no DST — see exceptions below)
Pacific Time
California
Washington
Nevada
Oregon (most)
Alaska Time
Alaska (most of the state)
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
Hawaii (no DST)
Western Aleutian Islands, Alaska (observes DST)
Time Difference Between US Time Zones
From Eastern To | Difference |
|---|---|
Central | -1 hour |
Mountain | -2 hours |
Pacific | -3 hours |
Alaska | -4 hours |
Hawaii | -5 or -6 hours, depending on the season |
These gaps stay fixed year-round between zones that both observe daylight saving time, since they shift together. For a call between zones, late morning to early afternoon Eastern time usually lines up with normal business hours coast to coast.
Daylight Saving Time in the United States
Starts: second Sunday in March
Ends: first Sunday in November
Hawaii: no DST
Most of Arizona: no DST
Any future changes to daylight saving rules depend on regional or national decisions.
Arizona and Hawaii Exceptions
Arizona sits in the Mountain time zone but doesn't observe daylight saving time, except for the Navajo Nation within the state, which does follow the seasonal change. As a result, Arizona matches Pacific time for part of the year and Mountain time for the rest.
Hawaii stays on a fixed UTC-10 offset all year, with no seasonal clock change at all.
Popular US Cities and Their Time Zones
City | Time Zone |
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Central | |
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Mountain | |
Mountain (no DST) | |
Pacific | |
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Anchorage | Alaska |
Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian (no DST) |
Common Time Searches
Eastern Time now
Pacific Time now
Use the live clock and converter at the top of this page for the exact current time for any of these.
FAQ
How many time zones are in the United States?
Six primary zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii-Aleutian.
Why doesn't Arizona change clocks?
The state opted out of daylight saving time, except for the Navajo Nation within its borders, which does observe the change.
Does Hawaii observe daylight saving time?
No. Hawaii keeps a fixed UTC-10 offset all year.
What's the difference between Eastern and Pacific Time?
Eastern is always 3 hours ahead of Pacific, since both zones observe daylight saving time together.
Does the whole country observe daylight saving time?
No. Hawaii and most of Arizona keep a fixed offset year-round.
Where can I check the exact current time in a specific US city?
Use the live clock and converter at the top of this page and select the state or city you need.