Current Time in Cranford, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.66° N, 74.3° W
Elevation: 19 m above sea level
Population rank: #2263 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: EDT
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
The time now in Cranford, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Cranford currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Cranford keeps its clocks on UTC−05:00, in the America/New_York time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Cranford lies barely above sea level, at roughly 19 m. New York sits right next door, only about 25 km off. Modest in size, Cranford still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Cranford gets 11h 00m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:11 and sunset at 18:12.
Cranford Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Cranford
Cranford gets 11h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cranford is at 07:11 and sunset in Cranford is at 18:12.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cranford and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cranford right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Cranford's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cranford.
Weather in Cranford
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Prayer Times in Cranford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 05:37 | 07:11 | 12:42 | 15:45 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:38 | 07:12 | 12:42 | 15:44 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:39 | 07:13 | 12:42 | 15:43 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:40 | 07:14 | 12:41 | 15:41 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:41 | 07:15 | 12:41 | 15:40 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:42 | 07:16 | 12:41 | 15:39 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:43 | 07:18 | 12:41 | 15:38 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
14-day Forecast for Cranford
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cranford
Moon Phases & Times for Cranford
Distances & Clock Changes in Cranford
How Far Is Cranford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,911 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,593 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,861 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,529 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,692 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,846 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,030 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cranford?
Cranford next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cranford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cranford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.7deg S, 105.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cranford
What time is it in Cranford right now?
The current local time in Cranford is 08:02 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Cranford follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Cranford in?
Cranford uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00). 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 Cranford?
Is Cranford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 18, 2026, Cranford has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cranford today?
Cranford sees sunrise at 07:11 and sunset at 18:12 today, giving 11h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cranford tonight?
Tonight the moon over Cranford is in its First Quarter phase, lit 48.5%.
What is solar time in Cranford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cranford, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.