Time Now in Elkton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.61° N, 75.83° W
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #3127 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Maryland
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m 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
Elkton 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 Elkton, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Elkton
Daylight Hours in Elkton
Elkton gets 14h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Elkton is at 05:50 and sunset in Elkton is at 20:28.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 22m near the December solstice to 14h 58m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Elkton
What is the current local time in Elkton?
The live local time in Elkton is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Elkton currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Elkton in?
Elkton uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Elkton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Elkton is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Elkton's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Elkton.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:50 | 05:49 | 13:09 | 17:05 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:52 | 05:50 | 13:09 | 17:05 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:53 | 05:51 | 13:09 | 17:05 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:54 | 05:52 | 13:09 | 17:05 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:55 | 05:52 | 13:09 | 17:05 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:57 | 05:53 | 13:09 | 17:05 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:58 | 05:54 | 13:09 | 17:04 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Elkton
Sunrise
in Elkton
↑
5:50 AM
Sunset
in Elkton
↓
8:28 PM
Day Length
14h 38m
Dawn
in Elkton
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Elkton
9:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Elkton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:36
Distances & Clock Changes in Elkton
How Far Is Elkton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 198 km | NE (51deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,790 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,768 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,035 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,649 km | SSE (151deg) |
| Moscow | 7,699 km | NNE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,888 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Dubai | 11,204 km | NE (44deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Elkton?
Elkton next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Elkton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Elkton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.6deg S, 104.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elkton
What time is it in Elkton right now?
The current local time in Elkton is 12:59 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Elkton follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Elkton in?
Elkton 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 Elkton?
Is Elkton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Elkton is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Elkton today?
Today in Elkton: sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 20:28, giving 14h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Elkton tonight?
The moon phase over Elkton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Elkton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Elkton, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.