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Current Time in United States 🇺🇸

Check the current local time anywhere in United States. Below you'll find live clocks for United States's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.

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02:18:04 HST
Friday, 30 October 2026
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Capital City: Washington, D.C.

Largest Cities:

ISO Alpha-2: US

ISO Alpha-3: USA

UTC Offset: UTC−10:00

Time Zones: AKDT, AKST, CDT, CST, EDT, EST, HDT, HST, MDT, MST, PDT, PST

Current Time in Major Cities in United States

CityCurrent Time
Akron Fri 07:18:04
Albuquerque Fri 05:18:04
Anchorage Fri 03:18:04
Atlanta Fri 07:18:04
Aurora Fri 05:18:04
Austin Fri 06:18:04
Baltimore Fri 07:18:04
Baton Rouge Fri 06:18:04
Bear Fri 07:18:04
Billings Fri 05:18:04
Boise Fri 05:18:04
Boston Fri 07:18:04
Bridgeport Fri 07:18:04
Brooklyn Fri 07:18:04
Chandler Fri 04:18:04
Charleston Fri 07:18:04
Charlotte Fri 07:18:04
Chesapeake Fri 07:18:04
Cheyenne Fri 05:18:04
Chicago Fri 06:18:04
Cincinnati Fri 07:18:04
Cleveland Fri 07:18:04
Colorado Springs Fri 05:18:04
Columbus Fri 07:18:04
Dallas Fri 06:18:04
Denver Fri 05:18:04
Des Moines Fri 06:18:04
Detroit Fri 07:18:04
Durham Fri 07:18:04
Fargo Fri 06:18:04
Fort Wayne Fri 07:18:04
Fort Worth Fri 06:18:04
Fresno Fri 04:18:04
Gilbert Fri 04:18:04
Grand Rapids Fri 07:18:04
Greensboro Fri 07:18:04
Henderson Fri 04:18:04
Honolulu Fri 01:18:04
Houston Fri 06:18:04
Huntington Fri 07:18:04
Huntsville Fri 06:18:04
Indianapolis Fri 07:18:04
Ironville Fri 07:18:04
Jackson Fri 06:18:04
Jacksonville Fri 07:18:04
Jersey City Fri 07:18:04
Kansas City Fri 06:18:04
Las Vegas Fri 04:18:04
Lexington Fri 07:18:04
Lexington-Fayette Fri 07:18:04
Lincoln Fri 06:18:04
Little Rock Fri 06:18:04
Los Angeles Fri 04:18:04
Louisville Fri 07:18:04
Madison Fri 06:18:04
Manhattan Fri 07:18:04
Meads Fri 07:18:04
Memphis Fri 06:18:04
Mesa Fri 04:18:04
Miami Fri 07:18:04
Milwaukee Fri 06:18:04
Minneapolis Fri 06:18:04
Mobile Fri 06:18:04
Montgomery Fri 06:18:04
Nashua Fri 07:18:04
Nashville Fri 06:18:04
New Orleans Fri 06:18:04
New South Memphis Fri 06:18:04
New York City Fri 07:18:04
Newark Fri 07:18:04
Norfolk Fri 07:18:04
North Las Vegas Fri 04:18:04
Oklahoma City Fri 06:18:04
Omaha Fri 06:18:04
Orlando Fri 07:18:04
Paradise Fri 04:18:04
Philadelphia Fri 07:18:04
Phoenix Fri 04:18:04
Pittsburgh Fri 07:18:04
Portland Fri 04:18:04
Providence Fri 07:18:04
Queens Fri 07:18:04
Raleigh Fri 07:18:04
Reno Fri 04:18:04
Richmond Fri 07:18:04
Sacramento Fri 04:18:04
Salt Lake City Fri 05:18:04
San Antonio Fri 06:18:04
San Diego Fri 04:18:04
San Francisco Fri 04:18:04
Seattle Fri 04:18:04
Shreveport Fri 06:18:04
Sioux Falls Fri 06:18:04
South Boston Fri 07:18:04
South Burlington Fri 07:18:04
Spokane Fri 04:18:04
St. Louis Fri 06:18:04
St. Petersburg Fri 07:18:04
Tacoma Fri 04:18:04
Tampa Fri 07:18:04
The Bronx Fri 07:18:04
Toledo Fri 07:18:04
Tri-Cities Fri 04:18:04
Tucson Fri 04:18:04
Tulsa Fri 06:18:04
Virginia Beach Fri 07:18:04
Washington Fri 07:18:04
Washington, D.C. Fri 07:18:04
West Raleigh Fri 07:18:04
West Scarborough Fri 07:18:04
Wichita Fri 06:18:04
Worcester Fri 07:18:04

IANA time zones in United States

United States maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.

Does United States have multiple time zones?

Yes. United States uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.

IANA time zone Current standard offset
America/Adak UTC−10:00
America/Anchorage UTC−09:00
America/Atka UTC−10:00
America/Boise UTC−07:00
America/Chicago UTC−06:00
America/Denver UTC−07:00
America/Detroit UTC−05:00
America/Fort_Wayne UTC−05:00
America/Indiana/Indianapolis UTC−05:00
America/Indiana/Knox UTC−06:00
America/Indiana/Marengo UTC−05:00
America/Indiana/Petersburg UTC−05:00
America/Indiana/Tell_City UTC−06:00
America/Indiana/Vevay UTC−05:00
America/Indiana/Vincennes UTC−05:00
America/Indiana/Winamac UTC−05:00
America/Indianapolis UTC−05:00
America/Juneau UTC−09:00
America/Kentucky/Louisville UTC−05:00
America/Kentucky/Monticello UTC−05:00
America/Knox_IN UTC−06:00
America/Los_Angeles UTC−08:00
America/Louisville UTC−05:00
America/Menominee UTC−06:00
America/Metlakatla UTC−09:00
America/New_York UTC−05:00
America/Nome UTC−09:00
America/North_Dakota/Beulah UTC−06:00
America/North_Dakota/Center UTC−06:00
America/North_Dakota/New_Salem UTC−06:00
America/Phoenix UTC−07:00
America/Shiprock UTC−07:00
America/Sitka UTC−09:00
America/Yakutat UTC−09:00
Navajo UTC−07:00
Pacific/Honolulu UTC−10:00
US/Alaska UTC−09:00
US/Aleutian UTC−10:00
US/Arizona UTC−07:00
US/Central UTC−06:00
US/East-Indiana UTC−05:00
US/Eastern UTC−05:00
US/Hawaii UTC−10:00
US/Indiana-Starke UTC−06:00
US/Michigan UTC−05:00
US/Mountain UTC−07:00
US/Pacific UTC−08:00

Why this matters

A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.

Time in United States at a glance

Current main time 02:18 on Friday
Time zones 7 (from UTC-10:00 to UTC-04:00)
Daylight saving Yes - Clocks change twice a year
Zone names HDT, AKDT, MDT, CDT
Capital Washington, D.C.
Cities tracked 112

How many time zones does United States have?

United States is split across 7 time zones, from UTC-10:00 in the east to UTC-04:00 in the west. That means the local time can be up to 6 hours apart between two cities in the same country.

Does United States change its clocks for daylight saving?

Yes. At least part of United States uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.

How to convert time in United States

For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 03:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 18:00 UTC. If United States has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.

Best time to call or schedule with United States

For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for New York City or another major city in United States. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.

Major cities in United States

The capital of United States is Washington, D.C.. The biggest cities in United States include New York City, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Chicago and Houston. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.

💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in United States has its own live clock and time-difference table.

Time in United States - Frequently asked questions

How many time zones does United States have?

United States spans 7 time zones, from UTC-10:00 to UTC-04:00.

Does United States use daylight saving time?

Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.

What time is it in United States right now?

It is about 02:18 on Friday in the main time zone of United States. The clock above updates every second.

What is the capital of United States?

The capital of United States is Washington, D.C.. Open its page to see the current local time there.

How Alarm.now builds the United States time page

Country, city, and IANA time-zone data

This page connects United States to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Washington, D.C., and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.

Country time reference

The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.

Country United States 🇺🇸
ISO identifiers US / USA
Capital city clock Washington, D.C.
Cities shown 112 city clocks
IANA time zones 47 listed zones
Representative UTC offset UTC−10:00

Where to go next

From this country overview, continue to Washington, D.C. time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.

When to use a city page instead

Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.

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