Time Now in Defiance, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.28° N, 84.36° W
Elevation: 206 m above sea level
Population rank: #2952 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
Defiance 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 Defiance, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Defiance
Daylight Hours in Defiance
Defiance gets 14h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Defiance is at 06:20 and sunset in Defiance is at 21:06.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 11m near the December solstice to 15h 09m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Defiance
What is the current local time in Defiance?
The live local time in Defiance is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Defiance currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Defiance in?
Defiance uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Defiance observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Defiance is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Defiance's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Defiance.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:15 | 06:19 | 13:43 | 17:42 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:16 | 06:20 | 13:43 | 17:42 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:18 | 06:21 | 13:43 | 17:42 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:19 | 06:22 | 13:43 | 17:42 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:21 | 06:23 | 13:43 | 17:42 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:22 | 06:24 | 13:43 | 17:41 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:24 | 06:25 | 13:43 | 17:41 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Defiance
Sunrise
in Defiance
↑
6:20 AM
Sunset
in Defiance
↓
9:06 PM
Day Length
14h 46m
Dawn
in Defiance
5:47 AM
Dusk
in Defiance
9:39 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Defiance
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:33
Distances & Clock Changes in Defiance
How Far Is Defiance From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 871 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,067 km | W (266deg) |
| London | 6,195 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,485 km | NE (51deg) |
| Moscow | 7,923 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,191 km | SE (144deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,354 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 11,533 km | NE (37deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Defiance?
Defiance next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Defiance's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Defiance and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.3deg S, 95.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Defiance
What time is it in Defiance right now?
The current local time in Defiance is 04:02 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Defiance follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Defiance in?
Defiance 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 Defiance?
Is Defiance on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Defiance is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Defiance today?
Today in Defiance: sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset is at 21:06, giving 14h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Defiance tonight?
The moon phase over Defiance tonight is Waxing Crescent with 19.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Defiance?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Defiance, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.