Time Now in Branford, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.28° N, 72.82° W
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #1713 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Connecticut
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 50m 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
Branford 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 Branford, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Branford
Daylight Hours in Branford
Branford gets 14h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Branford is at 05:34 and sunset in Branford is at 20:20.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 11m near the December solstice to 15h 09m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Branford
What is the current local time in Branford?
The live local time in Branford is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Branford currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Branford in?
Branford uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Branford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Branford is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Branford's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Branford.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:28 | 05:33 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:30 | 05:34 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:31 | 05:35 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:33 | 05:36 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:34 | 05:37 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:36 | 05:37 | 12:57 | 16:55 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:37 | 05:38 | 12:57 | 16:55 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Branford
Sunrise
in Branford
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in Branford
↓
8:20 PM
Day Length
14h 46m
Dawn
in Branford
5:00 AM
Dusk
in Branford
8:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Branford
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:46
Distances & Clock Changes in Branford
How Far Is Branford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 118 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,031 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,453 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 5,720 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,402 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,698 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,840 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Dubai | 10,893 km | NE (46deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Branford?
Branford next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Branford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Branford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.3deg S, 107.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Branford
What time is it in Branford right now?
The current local time in Branford is 04:38 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Branford follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Branford in?
Branford 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 Branford?
Is Branford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Branford is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Branford today?
Today in Branford: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 20:20, giving 14h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Branford tonight?
The moon phase over Branford tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Branford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Branford, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.