Time Now in Dayton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.76° N, 84.19° W
Elevation: 225 m above sea level
Population rank: #220 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Ohio
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m 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
Dayton 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 Dayton, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Dayton
Daylight Hours in Dayton
Dayton gets 14h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dayton is at 06:23 and sunset in Dayton is at 21:02.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 21m near the December solstice to 14h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dayton and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Dayton
What is the current local time in Dayton?
The live local time in Dayton is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Dayton currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Dayton in?
Dayton uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Dayton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dayton is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Dayton's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dayton.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:23 | 06:22 | 13:42 | 17:39 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:24 | 06:23 | 13:43 | 17:39 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:25 | 06:24 | 13:43 | 17:39 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:27 | 06:25 | 13:43 | 17:39 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:28 | 06:26 | 13:43 | 17:38 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:29 | 06:26 | 13:43 | 17:38 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:31 | 06:27 | 13:43 | 17:38 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dayton
Sunrise
in Dayton
↑
6:23 AM
Sunset
in Dayton
↓
9:02 PM
Day Length
14h 39m
Dawn
in Dayton
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Dayton
9:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dayton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:10
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Distances & Clock Changes in Dayton
How Far Is Dayton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 870 km | E (80deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,074 km | W (269deg) |
| London | 6,297 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,582 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,046 km | SE (144deg) |
| Moscow | 8,062 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,501 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 11,658 km | NE (37deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Dayton?
Dayton next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Dayton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dayton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.8deg S, 95.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton
What time is it in Dayton right now?
The current local time in Dayton is 18:00 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Dayton follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Dayton in?
Dayton 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 Dayton?
Is Dayton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Dayton is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dayton today?
Today in Dayton: sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset is at 21:02, giving 14h 39m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dayton tonight?
The moon phase over Dayton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Dayton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dayton, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.