Time Now in Herndon, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 38.97° N, 77.39° W
Elevation: 110 m above sea level
Population rank: #2074 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Virginia
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
Herndon 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 Herndon, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Herndon
Daylight Hours in Herndon
Herndon gets 14h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Herndon is at 05:52 and sunset in Herndon is at 20:36.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Herndon and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Herndon
What is the current local time in Herndon?
The live local time in Herndon is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Herndon currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Herndon in?
Herndon uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Herndon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Herndon is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Herndon's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Herndon.
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Prayer Times in Herndon
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 9 Jul ● | 03:51 | 05:52 | 13:14 | 17:10 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:53 | 05:52 | 13:14 | 17:10 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:54 | 05:53 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:55 | 05:54 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:56 | 05:54 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:57 | 05:55 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:58 | 05:56 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
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14-day Forecast for Herndon
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Herndon
Sunrise
in Herndon
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Herndon
↓
8:36 PM
Day Length
14h 44m
Dawn
in Herndon
5:20 AM
Dusk
in Herndon
9:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Herndon
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
34.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:45
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Distances & Clock Changes in Herndon
How Far Is Herndon From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 348 km | NE (55deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,661 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,916 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,184 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,653 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,832 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,885 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,348 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Herndon?
Herndon next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Herndon's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Herndon and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.0deg S, 102.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herndon
What time is it in Herndon right now?
The current local time in Herndon is 02:29 on Thursday, July 09, 2026. Herndon follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Herndon in?
Herndon 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 Herndon?
Is Herndon on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Herndon is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Herndon today?
Today in Herndon: sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 20:36, giving 14h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Herndon tonight?
The moon phase over Herndon tonight is Waning Crescent with 34.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Herndon?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Herndon, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.