Time Now in Hartford, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.76° N, 72.69° W
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #263 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Connecticut
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 50m 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
Hartford 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 Hartford, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hartford
Daylight Hours in Hartford
Hartford gets 14h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hartford is at 05:31 and sunset in Hartford is at 20:22.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 08m near the December solstice to 15h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hartford and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hartford right now.
Common Questions About Time in Hartford
What is the current local time in Hartford?
The live local time in Hartford is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hartford currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Hartford in?
Hartford uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Hartford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hartford is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Hartford's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hartford.
Weather in Hartford
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Prayer Times in Hartford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:23 | 05:30 | 12:56 | 16:57 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:24 | 05:31 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:26 | 05:32 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:27 | 05:33 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:29 | 05:34 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:31 | 05:35 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:32 | 05:36 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Hartford
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14-day Forecast for Hartford
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hartford
Sunrise
in Hartford
↑
5:31 AM
Sunset
in Hartford
↓
8:22 PM
Day Length
14h 51m
Dawn
in Hartford
4:57 AM
Dusk
in Hartford
8:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hartford
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:24
View the detailed moon calendar for Hartford with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Hartford
How Far Is Hartford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 160 km | SW (224deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,039 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,412 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 5,680 km | NE (55deg) |
| Moscow | 7,352 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,742 km | SSE (155deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,797 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Dubai | 10,848 km | NE (46deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hartford?
Hartford next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hartford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hartford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.8deg S, 107.3deg E.
Travel Guides for Hartford
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Hartford Travel Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford
What time is it in Hartford right now?
The current local time in Hartford is 12:52 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Hartford follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Hartford in?
Hartford 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 Hartford?
Is Hartford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hartford is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hartford today?
Today in Hartford: sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset is at 20:22, giving 14h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hartford tonight?
The moon phase over Hartford tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Hartford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hartford, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.