Time Now in Hanover, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.19° N, 76.72° W
Elevation: 32 m above sea level
Population rank: #1287 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 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
Hanover 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 Hanover, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hanover
Daylight Hours in Hanover
Hanover gets 14h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hanover is at 05:54 and sunset in Hanover is at 20:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 24m near the December solstice to 14h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hanover and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hanover right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Hanover
What is the current local time in Hanover?
The live local time in Hanover is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hanover currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Hanover in?
Hanover uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Hanover observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hanover is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Hanover's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hanover.
Weather in Hanover
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Prayer Times in Hanover
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:56 | 05:54 | 13:13 | 17:08 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:58 | 05:55 | 13:13 | 17:08 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:59 | 05:56 | 13:13 | 17:08 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:00 | 05:56 | 13:13 | 17:08 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:02 | 05:57 | 13:13 | 17:08 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:03 | 05:58 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:04 | 05:59 | 13:13 | 17:07 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
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14-day Forecast for Hanover
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hanover
Sunrise
in Hanover
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Hanover
↓
8:30 PM
Day Length
14h 35m
Dawn
in Hanover
5:23 AM
Dusk
in Hanover
9:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hanover
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:39
Distances & Clock Changes in Hanover
How Far Is Hanover From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 287 km | NE (53deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,717 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,856 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,124 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,646 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,780 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,892 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,291 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hanover?
Hanover next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hanover's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hanover and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.2deg S, 103.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hanover
What time is it in Hanover right now?
The current local time in Hanover is 12:59 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Hanover follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Hanover in?
Hanover 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 Hanover?
Is Hanover on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hanover is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hanover today?
Today in Hanover: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 20:30, giving 14h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hanover tonight?
The moon phase over Hanover tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Hanover?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hanover, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.