Across all regions Washington D.C. America/New_York Daylight Saving Seasonal clock changes Overview: Time in United States The United States spans six primary time zones across 50 states and several territories, making it one of the most geographically complex countries for timekeeping. The continental US (CONUS) alone covers four zones. Time Zone Breakdown

Daylight Saving Time in United States Most US states observe DST. Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii are the main exceptions. Major Cities and Their Time Zones The following cities in United States have dedicated time pages with live clocks, UTC offset details, and DST information: Frequently Asked Questions United States has 6 primary time zone(s): ET (UTC-5/-4), CT (UTC-6/-5), MT (UTC-7/-6), PT (UTC-8/-7), AKT (UTC-9/-8), HT (UTC-10). This can make scheduling across different regions of the country more complex. Most US states observe DST. Arizona (except the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii are the main exceptions. The capital, Washington D.C. , uses the America/New_York timezone. You can see the live current time for the capital and other major cities via the city pages linked on this page. Related Articles