# Current time in Clifton

[3.9°](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/weather-forecast/US/New%20Jersey/Clifton/>)

Live Global Time

Current local time for Clifton, New Jersey, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.

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Zone Name

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

UTC Offset

UTC-05:00

DST starts

Mar 8, 2026

DST ends

Nov 1, 2026

## Analog Clock

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## Sun & Moon

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## Clifton Time Guide

This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Clifton, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.

Need neighboring cities in New Jersey? Use the links on this page to compare local time and daylight context without switching tools.

## Quick FAQ

### What time is it right now in Clifton?

The current local time in Clifton updates live on this page. The timezone is Eastern Standard Time (EST), with a UTC offset of UTC-05:00.

### What timezone is Clifton in?

Clifton currently uses the Eastern Standard Time (EST) timezone (UTC-05:00). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.

### What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Clifton?

You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Clifton in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.

### Does Clifton observe daylight saving time?

This page shows whether Clifton observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.

### How can I compare nearby cities in New Jersey?

Use the Nearby Cities list for New Jersey to quickly switch between cities and compare local times and daylight conditions.

## Nearby Cities

Current local time for Clifton, New Jersey, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.

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[Trenton](<https://utilities.linxi.com.au/world-clock/US/New%20Jersey/trenton/>)

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