Time Now in Carteret, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.58° N, 74.23° W
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #2110 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New Jersey
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Carteret is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Carteret, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Carteret
Daylight Hours in Carteret
Carteret gets 14h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Carteret is at 05:40 and sunset in Carteret is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 16m near the December solstice to 15h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Carteret and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Carteret right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Carteret
What is the current local time in Carteret?
The live local time in Carteret is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Carteret currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Carteret in?
Carteret uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Carteret observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Carteret is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Carteret's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Carteret.
Weather in Carteret
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Carteret
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 03:36 | 05:39 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:38 | 05:40 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:39 | 05:41 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:40 | 05:42 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:42 | 05:43 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:43 | 05:43 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:44 | 05:44 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
Add Carteret Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Carteret widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Carteret Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Carteret on any website
Carteret Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Carteret
Carteret Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Carteret
Carteret Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Carteret
Carteret Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Carteret local time
14-day Forecast for Carteret
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Carteret
Sunrise
in Carteret
↑
5:40 AM
Sunset
in Carteret
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 45m
Dawn
in Carteret
5:07 AM
Dusk
in Carteret
8:58 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Carteret. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Carteret
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:26
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:30
Distances & Clock Changes in Carteret
How Far Is Carteret From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,918 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,594 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,861 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,533 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,681 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,856 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,032 km | NE (45deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,561 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Carteret?
Carteret next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Carteret's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Carteret and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.6deg S, 105.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carteret
What time is it in Carteret right now?
The current local time in Carteret is 23:39 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Carteret follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Carteret in?
Carteret uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Carteret?
Is Carteret on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Carteret is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Carteret today?
Today in Carteret: sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Carteret tonight?
The moon phase over Carteret tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Carteret?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Carteret, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.