Zone Name
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
21.6°
Live Global Time
Current time in Carteret
Live local time in Carteret, New Jersey, United States. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
UTC Offset
UTC -4
DST starts
Mar 8, 2026
DST ends
Nov 1, 2026
Difference
−4 h
Analog Clock
12
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Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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Carteret Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Carteret, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Carteret?
The current local time in Carteret updates live on this page. The timezone is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), with a UTC offset of UTC -4.
What timezone is Carteret in?
Carteret currently uses the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) timezone (UTC -4). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Carteret?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Carteret in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Carteret observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Carteret observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
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