Time Now in Crofton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39° N, 76.69° W
Elevation: 30 m above sea level
Population rank: #1851 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Maryland
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
Crofton 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 Crofton, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Crofton
Daylight Hours in Crofton
Crofton gets 14h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Crofton is at 05:55 and sunset in Crofton is at 20:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Crofton and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Crofton
What is the current local time in Crofton?
The live local time in Crofton is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Crofton currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Crofton in?
Crofton uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Crofton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Crofton is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Crofton's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Crofton.
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Prayer Times in Crofton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:57 | 05:54 | 13:12 | 17:07 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:59 | 05:55 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:00 | 05:56 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:01 | 05:57 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:02 | 05:58 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:04 | 05:58 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:05 | 05:59 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Crofton
Sunrise
in Crofton
↑
5:55 AM
Sunset
in Crofton
↓
8:30 PM
Day Length
14h 34m
Dawn
in Crofton
5:23 AM
Dusk
in Crofton
9:01 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Crofton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:39
Distances & Clock Changes in Crofton
How Far Is Crofton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 298 km | NE (49deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,721 km | W (275deg) |
| London | 5,868 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,135 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,626 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,796 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,912 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,304 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Crofton?
Crofton next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Crofton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Crofton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.0deg S, 103.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Crofton
What time is it in Crofton right now?
The current local time in Crofton is 12:59 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Crofton follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Crofton in?
Crofton 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 Crofton?
Is Crofton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Crofton is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Crofton today?
Today in Crofton: sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset is at 20:30, giving 14h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Crofton tonight?
The moon phase over Crofton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Crofton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Crofton, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.