Current Local Times in the Capitals of the USA
The United States spans multiple time zones, leading to different local times across state capitals. Each capital city adheres to its respective time zone, considering daylight saving time adjustments where applicable.
Exact Time in the US Capitals
For accurate current times in US state capitals, refer to the detailed overview provided on this page, including each city's time zone and daylight saving practices.
State | Capital | Current Time | Time Zone | DST | Date |
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Time Zones in the USA
The USA encompasses time zones from Eastern (UTC-5) to Pacific (UTC-8), along with Alaska and Hawaii-Aleutian time zones. Detailed information can be found on the time zones page.
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Eastern Time Zone (ET)
- Standard Time: Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC-5
- Daylight Saving Time: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC-4
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Central Time Zone (CT)
- Standard Time: Central Standard Time (CST), UTC-6
- Daylight Saving Time: Central Daylight Time (CDT), UTC-5
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Mountain Time Zone (MT)
- Standard Time: Mountain Standard Time (MST), UTC-7
- Daylight Saving Time: Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), UTC-6
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Pacific Time Zone (PT)
- Standard Time: Pacific Standard Time (PST), UTC-8
- Daylight Saving Time: Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), UTC-7
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Alaska Time Zone (AKT)
- Standard Time: Alaska Standard Time (AKST), UTC-9
- Daylight Saving Time: Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT), UTC-8
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Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone (HAT)
- Standard Time: Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST), UTC-10
- Daylight Saving Time: Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time (HADT), UTC-9 (only the Aleutian Islands observe DST)
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Atlantic Time Zone (AT)
- Standard Time: Atlantic Standard Time (AST), UTC-4
- Daylight Saving Time: Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT), UTC-3 (observed in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands)
Current Local Times in State Capitals
Here are the current local times in the capitals of each U.S. state, grouped by their time zones:
Eastern Time Zone (ET)
- Albany, New York
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Augusta, Maine
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Columbus, Ohio
- Dover, Delaware
- Frankfort, Kentucky (Eastern part)
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Indianapolis, Indiana (most areas)
- Lansing, Michigan
- Montpelier, Vermont
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Richmond, Virginia
- Tallahassee, Florida (Eastern part)
- Trenton, New Jersey
Central Time Zone (CT)
- Austin, Texas
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Frankfort, Kentucky (Western part)
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Pierre, South Dakota
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Springfield, Illinois
- Topeka, Kansas
Mountain Time Zone (MT)
- Boise, Idaho
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Denver, Colorado
- Helena, Montana
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Phoenix, Arizona (does not observe DST)
Pacific Time Zone (PT)
- Olympia, Washington
- Sacramento, California
- Salem, Oregon
- Carson City, Nevada
Alaska Time Zone (AKT)
- Juneau, Alaska
Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone (HAT)
- Honolulu, Hawaii (does not observe DST)
Atlantic Time Zone (AT)
- San Juan, Puerto Rico (does not observe DST)
The Capitals and Their Exact Time in the World
You might be interested in the following regions to see their current times:
Americas
- Canada: Exact times in the Canadian capitals
- North America: Exact times in the North American capitals
- South America: Exact times in the South American capitals
- United States of America: Exact times in the US capitals
- Asia: Exact times in the Asian capitals
- Australia: Exact times in the Australian capitals
- Europe: Exact times in the European capitals
- Oceania: Exact times in the Oceanian capitals
- World (all capitals): Exact times in the capitals of each country
Real-Time Updates
Stay updated with the exact local time for any place in the world by using the search function on Worldwide Clock. This website offers not only the current time but also detailed astro data such as the times of sunrise and sunset, and distances to the sun and moon. It also provides current weather conditions, including temperature, wind, and visibility. Explore Worldwide Clock to get all the information you need about any city’s time and weather, and check their time zones and daylight saving time adjustments.
Conclusion
Understanding the local times across the various state capitals of the USA is essential for effective communication, travel planning, and business operations. The diversity in time zones requires careful consideration, especially with the added complexity of daylight saving time changes.