Ball Drop 2027 Time in Every US Time Zone
By The Trends Incoming team · Checked Oct 27, 2026
The Times Square Ball starts its 60 second descent at 11:59 p.m. ET and hits midnight Eastern as 2027 begins. Here's when that is where you live, and when your own local midnight lands.
When the Times Square ball drops, in your time zone
| US time zone | Times Square ball drop happens at your local time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (New York, Miami, Detroit) | 12:00 a.m. Fri Jan 1 |
| Central (Chicago, Dallas, Houston) | 11:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Mountain (Denver, Salt Lake City) | 10:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Arizona (most of the state) | 10:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Pacific (Los Angeles, Seattle, Las Vegas) | 9:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Alaska (Anchorage) | 8:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Hawaii (Honolulu) | 7:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
Your own local midnight, in Eastern time
| Zone | Local midnight is this time in New York | Ball drop is your local time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 12:00 a.m. Jan 1 | Midnight, live with the ball drop |
| Central | 1:00 a.m. Jan 1 | 11:00 p.m. Dec 31 |
| Mountain | 2:00 a.m. Jan 1 | 10:00 p.m. Dec 31 |
| Pacific | 3:00 a.m. Jan 1 | 9:00 p.m. Dec 31 |
| Alaska | 4:00 a.m. Jan 1 | 8:00 p.m. Dec 31 |
| Hawaii | 5:00 a.m. Jan 1 | 7:00 p.m. Dec 31 |
ABC and Disney+ start Rockin' Eve at 8 p.m. ET (8/7c). For anywhere else, check your local ABC station for its airing time. More in our how to watch guide.
Quick answers
What time does the ball drop in Central time?
11:00 p.m. Central on Thursday, December 31. The ball drops at midnight Eastern.
What time does the ball drop in Pacific time?
9:00 p.m. Pacific on Thursday, December 31.
What time does the ball drop in Mountain time?
10:00 p.m. Mountain on Thursday, December 31. Most of Arizona, which skips daylight saving time, is also on 10:00 p.m.
What time is midnight Eastern in Hawaii?
7:00 p.m. Hawaii time on December 31.
More New Year's Eve guides
- New Year's Rockin' Eve 2027: how to watch
- Rockin' Eve 2027 performers (lineup tracker)
- Times Square New Year's Eve 2027 in person: rules
- Ball drop time in every US time zone
- All holidays and observances
Sources
- Times Square Alliance: New Year's Eve FAQ
- Dick Clark Productions: NYRE to simulcast live on ABC and Disney+ for the first time ever (Oct 7, 2026)
By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked 2026-10-31. Dates change, so double-check with the official source.