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Time in the United States
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- 07:12
- Sunset
- 18:40
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- 11 h 28 min
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Time in the United States, in detail
- Time zone EDT Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC offset UTC-4 IANA zone America/New_York
- Daylight saving On summer time Clocks go back to UTC-5 on November 1, 2026 at 01:00 .
- Sunrise 07:12 Solar noon at 12:56
- Sunset 18:40 11 h 28 min of daylight
- People on this clock 340,110,988 United States
- Coordinates 38.91°, -77.04° Sunrise and sunset are calculated from this position.
Time in the United States: common questions
How many time zones does the United States have?
The United States spans 6 standard UTC offsets. The capital uses America/New_York, currently UTC−4 (summer time).
Which UTC offset does the United States use?
It depends on the region: the United States spans 6 standard UTC offsets. In the capital, Washington, DC: UTC−5 in standard time and UTC−4 in summer time – currently UTC−4.
Does the United States switch to summer time?
In the capital, Washington, DC: yes, the next switch is on November 1, 2026 – clocks go back to standard time, and the offset becomes UTC−5. Not every region of the United States follows the same rule.
How long is the day in the United States today?
On October 9 there are 11 hours and 28 minutes of daylight in the capital, Washington, DC: the sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 6:39 PM.
Which countries and territories share the time zone of the United States?
The United States spans 6 standard UTC offsets. In the capital, Washington, DC: the same time (UTC−4) is currently also used in Canada, in Venezuela, in Bolivia, in Cuba, in Haiti, in the Dominican Republic, and in 22 other countries and territories.
How many hours separate the United States from Lisbon, Chiang Mai, or Mexico City?
The United States spans 6 standard UTC offsets, so the comparison uses the time of the capital. Seen from the capital, Washington, DC: Lisbon is 5 hours ahead, Chiang Mai is 11 hours ahead, and Mexico City is 2 hours behind.
