Time Now in Ellicott City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.27° N, 76.8° W
Elevation: 55 m above sea level
Population rank: #658 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: 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
Ellicott City keeps its clocks on UTC−05:00, in the America/New_York time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Ellicott City sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 55 m. The closest large city is New York, about 287 km away. Ellicott City is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Ellicott City sees 14h 20m between a 06:03 sunrise and a 20:23 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Ellicott City
Daylight Hours in Ellicott City
Ellicott City gets 14h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ellicott City is at 06:03 and sunset in Ellicott City is at 20:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 24m near the December solstice to 14h 56m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 27 Jul ● | 04:09 | 06:02 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 04:11 | 06:03 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 04:12 | 06:04 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 04:14 | 06:05 | 13:13 | 17:06 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 04:15 | 06:06 | 13:13 | 17:06 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 04:16 | 06:07 | 13:13 | 17:06 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 04:18 | 06:08 | 13:13 | 17:05 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ellicott City
Sunrise
in Ellicott City
↑
6:03 AM
Sunset
in Ellicott City
↓
8:23 PM
Day Length
14h 20m
Dawn
in Ellicott City
5:32 AM
Dusk
in Ellicott City
8:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ellicott City
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:35
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:46
Distances & Clock Changes in Ellicott City
How Far Is Ellicott City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 287 km | NE (55deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,709 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,856 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,124 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,657 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,776 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,881 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,289 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ellicott City?
Ellicott City next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ellicott City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ellicott City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.3deg S, 103.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ellicott City
What time is it in Ellicott City right now?
The current local time in Ellicott City is 09:08 on Monday, July 27, 2026. Ellicott City follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Ellicott City in?
Ellicott City uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00). 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 Ellicott City?
Ellicott City is UTC-04:00 right now. To convert UTC to Ellicott City local time, shift the clock 04:00 hours backward.
Is Ellicott City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of July 27, 2026, Ellicott City has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ellicott City today?
Today in Ellicott City: sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset is at 20:23, giving 14h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ellicott City tonight?
The moon phase over Ellicott City tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 96.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Ellicott City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ellicott City, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.