Time Now in Germantown, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.17° N, 77.27° W
Elevation: 134 m above sea level
Population rank: #449 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: 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
Clocks in Germantown are set to UTC−05:00 under the America/New_York zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Germantown sits at a modest 134 m above sea level. New York is the nearest major hub, roughly 327 km distant. Germantown is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Germantown at 07:12 and sets at 18:40, giving 11h 28m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Germantown
Daylight Hours in Germantown
Germantown gets 11h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Germantown is at 07:12 and sunset in Germantown is at 18:40.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 24m near the December solstice to 14h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Germantown and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Germantown's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 8 Oct ● | 05:40 | 07:11 | 12:56 | 16:10 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 05:41 | 07:12 | 12:56 | 16:09 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 05:42 | 07:13 | 12:56 | 16:08 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 05:43 | 07:14 | 12:55 | 16:07 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 05:44 | 07:15 | 12:55 | 16:05 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 13 Oct | 05:45 | 07:16 | 12:55 | 16:04 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Wed, 14 Oct | 05:46 | 07:17 | 12:55 | 16:03 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Germantown
Sunrise
in Germantown
↑
7:12 AM
Sunset
in Germantown
↓
6:40 PM
Day Length
11h 28m
Dawn
in Germantown
6:44 AM
Dusk
in Germantown
7:07 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Germantown
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
6.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 05:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:32
Distances & Clock Changes in Germantown
How Far Is Germantown From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 327 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,670 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,894 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,163 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,667 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,807 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,871 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,325 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Germantown?
Germantown next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Germantown's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Germantown and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.2deg S, 102.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Germantown
What time is it in Germantown right now?
The current local time in Germantown is 03:27 on Thursday, October 08, 2026. Germantown follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Germantown in?
Germantown 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 Germantown?
Germantown is UTC-04:00 right now. To convert UTC to Germantown local time, shift the clock 04:00 hours backward.
Is Germantown on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 08, 2026, Germantown has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Germantown today?
In Germantown today the sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 18:40, giving 11h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Germantown tonight?
The moon phase over Germantown tonight is Waning Crescent with 6.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Germantown?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Germantown, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.