Current Time in United States – Time Zones & Cities
The United States spans six primary time zones, from Eastern Time on the East Coast to Hawaii-Aleutian Time in the Pacific. With over 330 million people spread across a vast continent, coordinating schedules across American time zones is essential for business, travel, and personal communication. Whether you are planning a coast-to-coast conference call or scheduling a flight from New York to Los Angeles, understanding US time zones helps you stay on track. Check live times for every major American city below.
3:49:06 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Country Time Overview
Total Time Zones
6
Primary Time
Eastern (ET)
DST Observed
Yes (most states)
DST Exceptions
Arizona, Hawaii
Population
330M+
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Eastern (ET)
UTC−5 / UTC−4
Central (CT)
UTC−6 / UTC−5
Mountain (MT)
UTC−7 / UTC−6
Pacific (PT)
UTC−8 / UTC−7
Alaska (AKT)
UTC−9 / UTC−8
Hawaii–Aleutian (HAT)
UTC−10 / —
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US Time Zone Map
ET
Eastern Time
03:49:06 PM
UTC−5
CT
Central Time
02:49:06 PM
UTC−6
MT
Mountain Time
01:49:06 PM
UTC−7
PT
Pacific Time
12:49:06 PM
UTC−8
AKT
Alaska Time
11:49:06 AM
UTC−9
HAT
Hawaii–Aleutian Time
09:49:06 AM
UTC−10
Major Cities in United States
Eastern (ET)
Time Zone Comparison Table
| Time Zone | Standard | DST | DST Active? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | UTC−5 | UTC−4 | Yes |
| Central (CT) | UTC−6 | UTC−5 | Yes |
| Mountain (MT) | UTC−7 | UTC−6 | Yes |
| Pacific (PT) | UTC−8 | UTC−7 | Yes |
| Alaska (AKT) | UTC−9 | UTC−8 | Yes |
| Hawaii–Aleutian (HAT) | UTC−10 | — | No |
Daylight Saving Time in United States
- •DST starts on the second Sunday of March — clocks spring forward 1 hour.
- •DST ends on the first Sunday of November — clocks fall back 1 hour.
- •Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) does not observe DST.
- •Hawaii does not observe DST.
- •DST exists to make better use of natural daylight during longer summer days.
Annual DST Cycle
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