Current Time in Hempstead, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.71° N, 73.62° W
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #835 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: 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 Hempstead
Hempstead gets 14h 58m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 20:22.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
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Prayer Times in Hempstead
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5 Jun ● | 03:16 | 05:24 | 12:52 | 16:52 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 03:15 | 05:23 | 12:53 | 16:52 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 03:15 | 05:23 | 12:53 | 16:52 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 03:14 | 05:23 | 12:53 | 16:53 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 03:13 | 05:23 | 12:53 | 16:53 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:13 | 05:23 | 12:53 | 16:53 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:13 | 05:22 | 12:54 | 16:54 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hempstead
Sunrise
in Hempstead
↑
5:24 AM
Sunset
in Hempstead
↓
8:22 PM
Day Length
14h 57m
Dawn
in Hempstead
4:50 AM
Dusk
in Hempstead
8:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hempstead
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
77.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:24
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 09:48
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How Far Is Hempstead From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 km | W (271deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,968 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,545 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,811 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,492 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,671 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,867 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 10,985 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hempstead?
Hempstead next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hempstead's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hempstead and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.7deg S, 106.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hempstead
What time is it in Hempstead right now?
The current local time in Hempstead is 09:08 on Friday, June 05, 2026. Hempstead follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Hempstead in?
Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
Is Hempstead on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hempstead is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hempstead today?
Today in Hempstead: sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 20:22, giving 14h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hempstead tonight?
The moon phase over Hempstead tonight is Waning Gibbous with 77.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Hempstead?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hempstead, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.