Time Now 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: 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
Edison 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 Edison, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Edison
Daylight Hours in Edison
Edison gets 14h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Edison is at 05:42 and sunset in Edison is at 20:24.
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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Common Questions About Time in Edison
What is the current local time in Edison?
The live local time in Edison is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Edison currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Edison in?
Edison uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Edison observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Edison is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Edison's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:40 | 05:42 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:41 | 05:43 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:43 | 05:43 | 13:04 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:44 | 05:44 | 13:04 | 17:01 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:46 | 05:45 | 13:04 | 17:01 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:47 | 05:46 | 13:04 | 17:00 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:48 | 05:47 | 13:04 | 17:00 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Edison
Sunrise
in Edison
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Edison
↓
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 42m
Dawn
in Edison
5:10 AM
Dusk
in Edison
8:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Edison
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:53
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 22:43 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Edison follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Edison in?
Edison 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 Edison?
Is Edison on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Edison is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Edison today?
Today in Edison: sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 20:24, giving 14h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Edison tonight?
The moon phase over Edison tonight is Waxing Crescent with 26.9% 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.