Time Now in Delaware, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.3° N, 83.07° W
Elevation: 265 m above sea level
Population rank: #1292 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 30m 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
Delaware 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 Delaware, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Delaware
Daylight Hours in Delaware
Delaware gets 14h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Delaware is at 06:17 and sunset in Delaware is at 20:58.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 17m near the December solstice to 15h 02m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Delaware and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Delaware right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Delaware
What is the current local time in Delaware?
The live local time in Delaware is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Delaware currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Delaware in?
Delaware uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Delaware observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Delaware is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Delaware's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Delaware.
Weather in Delaware
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Prayer Times in Delaware
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:16 | 06:17 | 13:38 | 17:35 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:17 | 06:18 | 13:38 | 17:35 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:19 | 06:19 | 13:38 | 17:35 | 20:58 | 22:28 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:20 | 06:20 | 13:38 | 17:35 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:22 | 06:20 | 13:38 | 17:35 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:23 | 06:21 | 13:38 | 17:35 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:24 | 06:22 | 13:38 | 17:34 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
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14-day Forecast for Delaware
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Delaware
Sunrise
in Delaware
↑
6:17 AM
Sunset
in Delaware
↓
8:58 PM
Day Length
14h 40m
Dawn
in Delaware
5:45 AM
Dusk
in Delaware
9:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Delaware
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:28
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Distances & Clock Changes in Delaware
How Far Is Delaware From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 767 km | E (84deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,171 km | W (269deg) |
| London | 6,186 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,470 km | NE (51deg) |
| Moscow | 7,962 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,039 km | SE (145deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,505 km | NNW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 11,552 km | NE (38deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Delaware?
Delaware next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Delaware's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Delaware and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.3deg S, 96.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Delaware
What time is it in Delaware right now?
The current local time in Delaware is 13:39 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Delaware follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Delaware in?
Delaware 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 Delaware?
Is Delaware on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Delaware is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Delaware today?
Today in Delaware: sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 20:58, giving 14h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Delaware tonight?
The moon phase over Delaware tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Delaware?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Delaware, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.