Time in Carteret, United States now
5:45:48 AM
Thursday, July 9, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:29 PM
Day length 14h 55m
Solar noon 1:02 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in New Jersey (8)
Carteret facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Coordinates
- 40.5773, -74.2282
- Population
- 24,170
Frequently asked
What time is it in Carteret right now?
The current local time in Carteret is shown above and updates live every second. Carteret is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Carteret in?
Carteret uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Carteret on daylight saving time?
Yes. Carteret is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Carteret and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Carteret (Los Angeles is currently 2:45 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
