Time Now in Albany, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 31.58° N, 84.16° W
Elevation: 62 m above sea level
Population rank: #549 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Georgia
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of the sun
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
Albany is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Albany, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Albany
Daylight Hours in Albany
Albany gets 14h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Albany is at 06:40 and sunset in Albany is at 20:43.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 05m near the December solstice to 14h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Albany and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Albany right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Albany
What is the current local time in Albany?
The live local time in Albany is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Albany currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Albany in?
Albany uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Albany observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Albany is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Albany's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Albany.
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Prayer Times in Albany
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 11 Jul ● | 04:59 | 06:39 | 13:42 | 17:21 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 05:00 | 06:40 | 13:42 | 17:21 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 05:01 | 06:41 | 13:42 | 17:22 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 05:01 | 06:41 | 13:42 | 17:22 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 05:02 | 06:42 | 13:42 | 17:22 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:03 | 06:42 | 13:42 | 17:22 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:04 | 06:43 | 13:42 | 17:22 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
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14-day Forecast for Albany
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Albany
Sunrise
in Albany
↑
6:40 AM
Sunset
in Albany
↓
8:43 PM
Day Length
14h 03m
Dawn
in Albany
6:12 AM
Dusk
in Albany
9:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Albany
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
11.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:20
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Distances & Clock Changes in Albany
How Far Is Albany From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,363 km | NE (39deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,182 km | WNW (284deg) |
| London | 6,926 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,186 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,315 km | SE (142deg) |
| Moscow | 8,852 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,251 km | NW (325deg) |
| Dubai | 12,371 km | NE (39deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Albany?
Albany next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Albany's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Albany and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.6deg S, 95.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Albany
What time is it in Albany right now?
The current local time in Albany is 11:30 on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Albany follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Albany in?
Albany 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 Albany?
Is Albany on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Albany is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Albany today?
Today in Albany: sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset is at 20:43, giving 14h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Albany tonight?
The moon phase over Albany tonight is Waning Crescent with 11.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Albany?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Albany, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.