USA now time (live): Instantly check the current time in the United States across all major time zones—Eastern (ET), Central (CT), Mountain (MT), and Pacific (PT). The clocks below update every second and also show the date, DST status, and popular city times.
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USA Time Now—Live Clock for EST, CST, MST, PST
Live USA Time Now (All Major Time Zones)
Tip: Eastern Time (ET) covers New York, Washington DC, Miami; Central Time (CT) covers Chicago, Dallas, Houston; Mountain Time (MT) covers Denver; Pacific Time (PT) covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. We also show Phoenix (no DST), Alaska, and Hawaii below.
Current Time in Popular US Cities
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Quick Converter: India (IST) ↔ USA
Pick a date/time in India (IST), select a US zone, then hit Convert.
How USA Time Works: Zones & Daylight Saving
The United States spans multiple time zones. The four primary continental zones are Eastern (ET), Central (CT), Mountain (MT), and Pacific (PT). Beyond these, Arizona (America/Phoenix) largely does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), while Alaska and Hawaii operate in AKT and HST respectively.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) in most of the U.S. typically starts in March and ends in November, shifting clocks forward by one hour during DST. This makes evenings lighter but also changes the time difference with countries like India (IST), so always rely on live clocks (like above) for accuracy.
FAQs: USA Time Now
What time is it in the USA right now?
The USA has multiple time zones, so the time depends on location. Use the live clocks above to see real-time Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific times.
How many time zones are in the USA?
There are several, including Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii–Aleutian. Parts of Arizona (America/Phoenix) do not observe DST.
What’s the time difference between India (IST) and the USA?
It varies by zone and whether DST is active. Use the Quick Converter to pick an IST time and see the corresponding time in your selected US zone.
Does Arizona follow Daylight Saving Time?
Most of Arizona (America/Phoenix) does not observe DST, so its offset stays consistent when other US zones switch.
USA Time Now: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific — at a Glance
Need the USA now time quickly? The live clocks above display accurate time for each major US zone using your browser’s official international time APIs. That means automatic handling of Daylight Saving Time (DST) shifts and regional differences like Arizona’s non-DST policy.
- Eastern Time (ET): New York, Washington DC, Miami
- Central Time (CT): Chicago, Dallas, Houston
- Mountain Time (MT): Denver
- Pacific Time (PT): Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
- Arizona (MST): Phoenix (no DST)
- Alaska (AKT): Anchorage
- Hawaii (HST): Honolulu
Pro tip for readers in India: during DST months, the IST difference to Eastern Time usually changes by an hour. Use the quick converter above for precise results on any date.
