Time Now in Clifton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.86° N, 74.16° W
Elevation: 57 m above sea level
Population rank: #450 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New Jersey
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 55m 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
Clifton 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 Clifton, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Clifton
Daylight Hours in Clifton
Clifton gets 14h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Clifton is at 05:39 and sunset in Clifton is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 14m near the December solstice to 15h 06m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Clifton
What is the current local time in Clifton?
The live local time in Clifton is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Clifton currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Clifton in?
Clifton uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Clifton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clifton is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Clifton's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Clifton.
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Prayer Times in Clifton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:35 | 05:39 | 13:02 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:37 | 05:40 | 13:02 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:38 | 05:41 | 13:02 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:40 | 05:41 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:41 | 05:42 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:42 | 05:43 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:44 | 05:44 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Clifton
Sunrise
in Clifton
↑
5:39 AM
Sunset
in Clifton
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 45m
Dawn
in Clifton
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Clifton
8:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Clifton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:36
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:30
Distances & Clock Changes in Clifton
How Far Is Clifton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,922 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,570 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,838 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,504 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,706 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,831 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,006 km | NE (45deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,532 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Clifton?
Clifton next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Clifton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Clifton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.9deg S, 105.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clifton
What time is it in Clifton right now?
The current local time in Clifton is 13:18 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Clifton follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Clifton in?
Clifton 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 Clifton?
Is Clifton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Clifton is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Clifton today?
Today in Clifton: sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Clifton tonight?
The moon phase over Clifton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Clifton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Clifton, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.