Time Now in Hackensack, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.89° N, 74.04° W
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #1075 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
Hackensack 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 Hackensack, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hackensack
Daylight Hours in Hackensack
Hackensack gets 14h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hackensack is at 05:39 and sunset in Hackensack is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 14m near the December solstice to 15h 06m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Hackensack
What is the current local time in Hackensack?
The live local time in Hackensack is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hackensack currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Hackensack in?
Hackensack uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Hackensack observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hackensack is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Hackensack's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hackensack.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:35 | 05:38 | 13:02 | 17:00 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:36 | 05:39 | 13:02 | 17:00 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:37 | 05:40 | 13:02 | 17:00 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:39 | 05:41 | 13:02 | 17:00 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:40 | 05:42 | 13:02 | 17:00 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:42 | 05:43 | 13:02 | 17:00 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:43 | 05:43 | 13:02 | 17:00 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hackensack
Sunrise
in Hackensack
↑
5:39 AM
Sunset
in Hackensack
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 45m
Dawn
in Hackensack
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Hackensack
8:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hackensack
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:29
Distances & Clock Changes in Hackensack
How Far Is Hackensack From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,932 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,560 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,828 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,496 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,705 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,833 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 10,996 km | NE (45deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,523 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hackensack?
Hackensack next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hackensack's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hackensack and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.9deg S, 106.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hackensack
What time is it in Hackensack right now?
The current local time in Hackensack is 13:18 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Hackensack follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Hackensack in?
Hackensack 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 Hackensack?
Hackensack is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Hackensack local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Hackensack on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hackensack is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hackensack today?
Today in Hackensack: sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hackensack tonight?
The moon phase over Hackensack tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Hackensack?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hackensack, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.