Time Now in Ephrata, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.18° N, 76.18° W
Elevation: 110 m above sea level
Population rank: #3495 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Pennsylvania
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
Ephrata 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 Ephrata, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ephrata
Daylight Hours in Ephrata
Ephrata gets 14h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ephrata is at 05:51 and sunset in Ephrata is at 20:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 18m near the December solstice to 15h 02m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Ephrata
What is the current local time in Ephrata?
The live local time in Ephrata is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ephrata currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Ephrata in?
Ephrata uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Ephrata observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ephrata is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Ephrata's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ephrata.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 03:51 | 05:51 | 13:11 | 17:07 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:52 | 05:51 | 13:11 | 17:07 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:53 | 05:52 | 13:11 | 17:07 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:55 | 05:53 | 13:11 | 17:07 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:56 | 05:54 | 13:11 | 17:07 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:58 | 05:55 | 13:11 | 17:07 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:59 | 05:56 | 13:11 | 17:06 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ephrata
Sunrise
in Ephrata
↑
5:51 AM
Sunset
in Ephrata
↓
8:30 PM
Day Length
14h 38m
Dawn
in Ephrata
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Ephrata
9:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ephrata
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
27.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:22
Distances & Clock Changes in Ephrata
How Far Is Ephrata From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 193 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,756 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,750 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,020 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,662 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,719 km | SSE (151deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,818 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,179 km | NE (44deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ephrata?
Ephrata next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ephrata's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ephrata and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.2deg S, 103.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ephrata
What time is it in Ephrata right now?
The current local time in Ephrata is 00:17 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Ephrata follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Ephrata in?
Ephrata 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 Ephrata?
Is Ephrata on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Ephrata is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ephrata today?
Today in Ephrata: sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 20:30, giving 14h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ephrata tonight?
The moon phase over Ephrata tonight is Waxing Crescent with 27.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Ephrata?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ephrata, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.