Current Time in Edison, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.52° N, 74.41° W
Elevation: 27 m above sea level
Population rank: #343 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 1h 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 Edison, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Edison currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Edison 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. At about 27 m, Edison is practically at sea level. New York sits right next door, only about 40 km off. A major centre in the United States, Edison keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Edison at 07:12 and sets at 18:12, giving 11h 00m of daylight today.
Edison Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Edison
Edison gets 11h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Edison is at 07:12 and sunset in Edison is at 18:12.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 16m near the December solstice to 15h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Edison and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Edison's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Edison.
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Prayer Times in Edison
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 05:38 | 07:11 | 12:42 | 15:45 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:39 | 07:12 | 12:42 | 15:44 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:40 | 07:13 | 12:42 | 15:43 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:41 | 07:14 | 12:42 | 15:42 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:42 | 07:16 | 12:42 | 15:41 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:43 | 07:17 | 12:41 | 15:40 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:44 | 07:18 | 12:41 | 15:39 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Edison
Sunrise
in Edison
↑
7:12 AM
Sunset
in Edison
↓
6:12 PM
Day Length
11h 00m
Dawn
in Edison
6:44 AM
Dusk
in Edison
6:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Edison
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
48.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:34
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:59
Distances & Clock Changes in Edison
How Far Is Edison From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,903 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,610 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,877 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,547 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,682 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,855 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,047 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Edison?
Edison next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Edison's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Edison and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.5deg S, 105.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edison
What time is it in Edison right now?
The current local time in Edison is 08:01 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Edison follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Edison in?
Edison runs on the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Edison?
Is Edison on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Edison as of October 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Edison today?
Edison sees sunrise at 07:12 and sunset at 18:12 today, giving 11h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Edison tonight?
Over Edison tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 48.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Edison?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Edison, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.