Current Time & Time Zone Lookup

A time zone is a region that observes a uniform standard time. The world is divided into 24 primary time zones, each defined as an offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Use the search below to find the current local time in any city, or browse the quick links to compare time differences between locations.

Current Time Worldwide

The clocks below update every second. Click any city for full time zone details, DST status, and comparison tables.

Current Time in Major Cities

Time Difference Between Cities

Use the time difference calculator to see the exact hour gap, overlapping business hours, and an hour-by-hour conversion table for any two cities.

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Current Time in the United States

The US spans 6 time zones from Eastern (UTC-5) to Hawaii (UTC-10). Most states observe daylight saving time, except Arizona and Hawaii.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current time right now?

The current time depends on your location. Use the search bar above or click any city in the grid to see the live local time. For the universal reference, see the current UTC time.

How do I find the time difference between two cities?

Use the time difference calculator. Enter any two cities to see the hour gap, overlapping business hours, and an hourly conversion table.

What time zone is New York in?

New York is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York). It uses EST (UTC-5) in winter and EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving time.

Does the time difference between cities change?

Yes. When one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by 1 hour. This typically happens in March/April and October/November.