Current Time in Gaithersburg, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.14° N, 77.2° W
Elevation: 153 m above sea level
Population rank: #632 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 10m 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
Daylight Hours in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg gets 14h 50m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 24m near the December solstice to 14h 55m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 03:40 | 05:42 | 13:07 | 17:04 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 03:39 | 05:42 | 13:08 | 17:04 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:39 | 05:42 | 13:08 | 17:04 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:39 | 05:42 | 13:08 | 17:05 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:38 | 05:42 | 13:08 | 17:05 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:38 | 05:42 | 13:08 | 17:05 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:38 | 05:42 | 13:09 | 17:05 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gaithersburg
Sunrise
in Gaithersburg
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Gaithersburg
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
14h 50m
Dawn
in Gaithersburg
5:10 AM
Dusk
in Gaithersburg
9:05 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gaithersburg
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:18
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How Far Is Gaithersburg From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 324 km | ENE (56deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,676 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,891 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,160 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,661 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,807 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,877 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,323 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gaithersburg's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gaithersburg and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.1deg S, 102.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaithersburg
What time is it in Gaithersburg right now?
The current local time in Gaithersburg is 04:54 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Gaithersburg follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Gaithersburg in?
Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Gaithersburg local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Gaithersburg on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gaithersburg is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gaithersburg today?
Today in Gaithersburg: sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 20:33, giving 14h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gaithersburg tonight?
The moon phase over Gaithersburg tonight is Last Quarter with 50.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Gaithersburg?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gaithersburg, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.