Time Now in Altoona, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.52° N, 78.39° W
Elevation: 355 m above sea level
Population rank: #1065 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Pennsylvania
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m 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
Altoona 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 Altoona, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Altoona
Daylight Hours in Altoona
Altoona gets 14h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Altoona is at 05:50 and sunset in Altoona is at 20:46.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 16m near the December solstice to 15h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Altoona and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Altoona
What is the current local time in Altoona?
The live local time in Altoona is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Altoona currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Altoona in?
Altoona uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Altoona observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Altoona is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Altoona's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Altoona.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:43 | 05:50 | 13:18 | 17:17 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:44 | 05:50 | 13:18 | 17:17 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:45 | 05:51 | 13:18 | 17:17 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:46 | 05:52 | 13:18 | 17:17 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:47 | 05:52 | 13:19 | 17:17 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:48 | 05:53 | 13:19 | 17:17 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:49 | 05:54 | 13:19 | 17:17 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Altoona
Sunrise
in Altoona
↑
5:50 AM
Sunset
in Altoona
↓
8:46 PM
Day Length
14h 55m
Dawn
in Altoona
5:17 AM
Dusk
in Altoona
9:19 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Altoona
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:41
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:27
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Distances & Clock Changes in Altoona
How Far Is Altoona From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 371 km | E (85deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,567 km | W (271deg) |
| London | 5,870 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,146 km | NE (52deg) |
| Moscow | 7,733 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,845 km | SSE (149deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,693 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,278 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Altoona?
Altoona next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Altoona's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Altoona and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.5deg S, 101.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Altoona
What time is it in Altoona right now?
The current local time in Altoona is 07:16 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Altoona follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Altoona in?
Altoona 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 Altoona?
Is Altoona on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Altoona is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Altoona today?
Today in Altoona: sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 20:46, giving 14h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Altoona tonight?
The moon phase over Altoona tonight is Last Quarter with 53.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Altoona?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Altoona, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.