What Time Is It in the United States?
Live clock, time zone and time difference in the United States
Time zones: United States
United States spans several time zones; the clock above shows the New York (Eastern) zone. The table below lists the current time in every zone.
| Time zone | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| New York (Eastern) | 12:56 AM | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Chicago (Central) | 11:56 PM | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Denver (Mountain) | 10:56 PM | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Phoenix (Arizona) | 9:56 PM | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Los Angeles (Pacific) | 9:56 PM | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Anchorage (Alaska) | 8:56 PM | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Honolulu (Hawaii) | 6:56 PM | UTC-10 (HST) |
The time in the United States right now is 12:56 AM (Friday, October 23, 2026). United States is on EDT (UTC-4). United States is currently on daylight saving time; clocks go back to standard time on Sunday, November 1, 2026 01:00. United States is 5 hours behind London.
The clock above follows the United States time zone and updates every second regardless of your device settings. Use the difference boxes below when planning a meeting, flight or call, and open the time zone converter to convert any other date and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in the United States right now?
The time in the United States is 12:56 AM, Friday, October 23, 2026. This page follows the United States time zone (EDT, UTC-4) and updates every second.
What is the time difference between United States and London?
United States is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change by an hour for part of the year because of daylight saving time.
Does United States observe daylight saving time?
United States is currently on daylight saving time; clocks go back to standard time on Sunday, November 1, 2026 01:00.