Time Now in Far Rockaway, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.61° N, 73.76° W
Elevation: 5 m above sea level
Population rank: #1255 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New York
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 55m 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
Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Far Rockaway
Daylight Hours in Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway gets 14h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Far Rockaway is at 05:38 and sunset in Far Rockaway is at 20:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Far Rockaway
What is the current local time in Far Rockaway?
The live local time in Far Rockaway is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Far Rockaway currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Far Rockaway in?
Far Rockaway uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Far Rockaway observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Far Rockaway is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:35 | 05:38 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:37 | 05:39 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:38 | 05:40 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:40 | 05:41 | 13:01 | 16:58 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:41 | 05:41 | 13:01 | 16:58 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:42 | 05:42 | 13:01 | 16:58 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:44 | 05:43 | 13:01 | 16:58 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Far Rockaway
Sunrise
in Far Rockaway
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in Far Rockaway
↓
8:23 PM
Day Length
14h 44m
Dawn
in Far Rockaway
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Far Rockaway
8:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Far Rockaway
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:24
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Far Rockaway
How Far Is Far Rockaway From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,957 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,561 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,827 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,508 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,666 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,871 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,001 km | NE (45deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,536 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Far Rockaway?
Far Rockaway next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Far Rockaway's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Far Rockaway and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.6deg S, 106.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Far Rockaway
What time is it in Far Rockaway right now?
The current local time in Far Rockaway is 00:25 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Far Rockaway follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Far Rockaway in?
Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway?
Far Rockaway is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Far Rockaway local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Far Rockaway on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Far Rockaway is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Far Rockaway today?
Today in Far Rockaway: sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset is at 20:23, giving 14h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Far Rockaway tonight?
The moon phase over Far Rockaway tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Far Rockaway?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Far Rockaway, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.