What time zone is Point Pleasant Beach in?

Point Pleasant Beach uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.

When is the next clock change in Point Pleasant Beach?

Clocks in Point Pleasant Beach move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)

Does Point Pleasant Beach observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Point Pleasant Beach observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Point Pleasant Beach?

Point Pleasant Beach is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, New Jersey, USA

6:03:07 AM

06:03:07

Sunday, November 15, 2026

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Point Pleasant Beach is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Point Pleasant Beach

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:40 AMSunset4:39 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: New Jersey
County: Ocean County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 4,552
Elevation: 3 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 40° 05' N / 74° 02' W

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Clock changes in Point Pleasant Beach

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Solar noon: 11:40 AM
Sunset: 4:39 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 58 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:12 AM – 5:08 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:39 AM – 5:41 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:07 AM – 6:13 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination33%

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:41 AM (southeast, 113.8°)
Sunset: 4:39 PM (southwest, 246.0°)
Day length: 9 hr 58 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:40 AM (31.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:12 AM – 5:08 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:39 AM – 5:41 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 6:13 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:59 AM (southeast, 118.2°)
Moonset: 9:51 PM (southwest, 244.1°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 15	6:41 AM	4:39 PM	9 hr 58 min	1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:42 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 56 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:43 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 54 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:45 AM	4:37 PM	9 hr 52 min	1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:46 AM	4:36 PM	9 hr 50 min	1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	6:47 AM	4:36 PM	9 hr 49 min	1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 21	6:48 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 47 min	1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in New Jersey

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Point Pleasant Beach in?: Point Pleasant Beach uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Point Pleasant Beach?: Clocks in Point Pleasant Beach move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Point Pleasant Beach observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Point Pleasant Beach observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Point Pleasant Beach?: Point Pleasant Beach is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer