Time Now in Amherst, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.98° N, 78.8° W
Elevation: 182 m above sea level
Population rank: #258 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New York
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
Amherst 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 Amherst, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Amherst
Daylight Hours in Amherst
Amherst gets 14h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Amherst is at 05:51 and sunset in Amherst is at 20:50.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 00m near the December solstice to 15h 21m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Amherst
What is the current local time in Amherst?
The live local time in Amherst is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Amherst currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Amherst in?
Amherst uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Amherst observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Amherst is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Amherst's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Amherst.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:38 | 05:51 | 13:21 | 17:23 | 20:51 | 22:21 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:40 | 05:52 | 13:21 | 17:23 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:41 | 05:53 | 13:21 | 17:23 | 20:49 | 22:19 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:43 | 05:54 | 13:21 | 17:23 | 20:49 | 22:19 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:45 | 05:55 | 13:21 | 17:23 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:46 | 05:56 | 13:21 | 17:22 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:48 | 05:56 | 13:21 | 17:22 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Amherst
Sunrise
in Amherst
↑
5:51 AM
Sunset
in Amherst
↓
8:50 PM
Day Length
14h 58m
Dawn
in Amherst
5:17 AM
Dusk
in Amherst
9:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Amherst
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:50
Distances & Clock Changes in Amherst
How Far Is Amherst From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 470 km | ESE (121deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,537 km | W (267deg) |
| London | 5,722 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 6,007 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,521 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,098 km | SSE (149deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,440 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,096 km | NE (41deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Amherst?
Amherst next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Amherst's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Amherst and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.0deg S, 101.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst
What time is it in Amherst right now?
The current local time in Amherst is 00:25 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Amherst follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Amherst in?
Amherst 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 Amherst?
Is Amherst on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Amherst is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Amherst today?
Today in Amherst: sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 20:50, giving 14h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Amherst tonight?
The moon phase over Amherst tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Amherst?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Amherst, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.