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United States Time Zones Breakdown
The contiguous US spans 4 main time zones, plus Alaska and Hawaii. Select a zone card below to inspect live time and major hub details.
Eastern Standard / Daylight Time
Major Hubs Included:
New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Detroit, Orlando, Baltimore.
Difference from London (GMT):
5 hours behind London (EST) / 4 hours behind GMT (EDT)
Daylight Saving Status:
Observes US Daylight Saving Time (March to November).
Live Time in US State Capitals
| City & State | Live Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
Washington DC US Federal Capital | 16:14:08 | |
Las Vegas NV Entertainment Capital | 13:14:08 | |
Montgomery AL Alabama State Capital | 15:14:08 | |
Juneau AK Alaska State Capital | 12:14:08 | |
Phoenix AZ Arizona State Capital | 13:14:08 | |
Little Rock AR Arkansas State Capital | 15:14:08 | |
Sacramento CA California State Capital | 13:14:08 | |
Denver CO Colorado State Capital | 14:14:08 | |
Hartford CT Connecticut State Capital | 16:14:08 | |
Dover DE Delaware State Capital | 16:14:08 | |
Tallahassee FL Florida State Capital | 16:14:08 | |
Atlanta GA Georgia State Capital | 16:14:08 |
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Countdowns to Key US Holidays & Events
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Labor Day
Celebrating the American Labor Movement
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in the USA
Do Arizona and Hawaii observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
No. Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Arizona remains on Mountain Standard Time (MST / UTC-7) year-round, matching PDT during summer. Hawaii stays on Hawaii Standard Time (HST / UTC-10) all year.
When do US clocks change for Spring Forward & Fall Back?
In the United States, Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March (Spring Forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM) and ends on the first Sunday in November (Fall Back 1 hour at 2:00 AM).
How many time zones are there in the United States?
The US has 6 major standard time zones covering the 50 states (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii-Aleutian). Including US territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa), there are 9 official time zones.
What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
New York (Eastern Time) is exactly 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Pacific Time). When it is 12:00 PM Noon in New York City, it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
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