Current Time in Akron, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.08° N, 81.52° W
State: Ohio
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
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Prayer Times in Akron
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 24 May ● | 03:57 | 06:00 | 13:22 | 17:21 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Mon, 25 May | 03:56 | 05:59 | 13:23 | 17:21 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Tue, 26 May | 03:55 | 05:59 | 13:23 | 17:21 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Wed, 27 May | 03:53 | 05:58 | 13:23 | 17:22 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Thu, 28 May | 03:52 | 05:58 | 13:23 | 17:22 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Fri, 29 May | 03:51 | 05:57 | 13:23 | 17:22 | 20:49 | 22:19 |
| Sat, 30 May | 03:50 | 05:57 | 13:23 | 17:23 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Akron
Sunrise
in Akron
↑
6:00 AM
Sunset
in Akron
↓
8:45 PM
Day Length
14h 44m
Dawn
in Akron
5:27 AM
Dusk
in Akron
9:18 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Akron
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
58.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 02:33
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Frequently Asked Questions about Akron
What time is it in Akron right now?
The current local time in Akron is 02:22 on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Akron follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Akron in?
Akron uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Akron?
Akron is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Akron local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Akron on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Akron is currently observing daylight saving time as of May 24, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Akron today?
Today in Akron: sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset is at 20:45, giving 14h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Akron tonight?
The moon phase over Akron tonight is First Quarter with 58.6% illumination.