Time Now in Cortland, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.6° N, 76.18° W
Elevation: 344 m above sea level
Population rank: #2693 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 05m 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
Cortland 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 Cortland, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Cortland
Daylight Hours in Cortland
Cortland gets 14h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cortland is at 05:42 and sunset in Cortland is at 20:38.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 02m near the December solstice to 15h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cortland and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Cortland
What is the current local time in Cortland?
The live local time in Cortland is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Cortland currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Cortland in?
Cortland uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Cortland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cortland is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Cortland's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cortland.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:31 | 05:42 | 13:10 | 17:12 | 20:39 | 22:09 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:32 | 05:43 | 13:10 | 17:12 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:34 | 05:43 | 13:11 | 17:12 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:35 | 05:44 | 13:11 | 17:12 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:37 | 05:45 | 13:11 | 17:11 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:39 | 05:46 | 13:11 | 17:11 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:40 | 05:47 | 13:11 | 17:11 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cortland
Sunrise
in Cortland
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Cortland
↓
8:38 PM
Day Length
14h 56m
Dawn
in Cortland
5:08 AM
Dusk
in Cortland
9:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cortland
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:39
Distances & Clock Changes in Cortland
How Far Is Cortland From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 277 km | SE (139deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,749 km | W (270deg) |
| London | 5,581 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 5,860 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,439 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,955 km | SSE (152deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,582 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 10,984 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cortland?
Cortland next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cortland's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cortland and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.6deg S, 103.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cortland
What time is it in Cortland right now?
The current local time in Cortland is 03:37 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Cortland follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Cortland in?
Cortland 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 Cortland?
Is Cortland on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Cortland is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cortland today?
Today in Cortland: sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 20:38, giving 14h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cortland tonight?
The moon phase over Cortland tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Cortland?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cortland, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.