Current Time in Fort Hamilton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.62° N, 74.03° W
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #1740 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: 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
The time now in Fort Hamilton, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Fort Hamilton currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Local time in Fort Hamilton runs on a UTC−05:00 offset (America/New_York). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Fort Hamilton lies barely above sea level, at roughly 20 m. The nearest big city, Los Angeles, is a distant 3934 km away. A major centre in the United States, Fort Hamilton keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Fort Hamilton gets 11h 08m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:07 and sunset at 18:15.
Fort Hamilton Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton gets 11h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Fort Hamilton is at 07:07 and sunset in Fort Hamilton is at 18:15.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Fort Hamilton and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Fort Hamilton right now.
Best Time to Call Fort Hamilton
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Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Fort Hamilton's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Fort Hamilton.
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Prayer Times in Fort Hamilton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:33 | 07:06 | 12:41 | 15:47 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:34 | 07:08 | 12:41 | 15:46 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:35 | 07:09 | 12:41 | 15:45 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:36 | 07:10 | 12:41 | 15:44 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:37 | 07:11 | 12:41 | 15:43 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:38 | 07:12 | 12:40 | 15:42 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:39 | 07:13 | 12:40 | 15:40 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
14-day Forecast for Fort Hamilton
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Fort Hamilton
Sunrise
in Fort Hamilton
↑
7:07 AM
Sunset
in Fort Hamilton
↓
6:15 PM
Day Length
11h 08m
Dawn
in Fort Hamilton
6:39 AM
Dusk
in Fort Hamilton
6:43 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Fort Hamilton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:22
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:00
Distances & Clock Changes in Fort Hamilton
How Far Is Fort Hamilton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,934 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,578 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,845 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,520 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,677 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,860 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,017 km | NE (45deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,548 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Fort Hamilton?
Fort Hamilton next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Fort Hamilton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Fort Hamilton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.6deg S, 106.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Hamilton
What time is it in Fort Hamilton right now?
The current local time in Fort Hamilton is 11:55 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Fort Hamilton follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Fort Hamilton in?
Fort Hamilton runs on the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Fort Hamilton?
Fort Hamilton is UTC-04:00 right now. To convert UTC to Fort Hamilton local time, shift the clock 04:00 hours backward.
Is Fort Hamilton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 15, 2026, Fort Hamilton has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fort Hamilton today?
Fort Hamilton sees sunrise at 07:07 and sunset at 18:15 today, giving 11h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Fort Hamilton tonight?
The moon phase over Fort Hamilton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Fort Hamilton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Fort Hamilton, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.