Time Now in Hershey, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.29° N, 76.65° W
Elevation: 129 m above sea level
Population rank: #3410 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Pennsylvania
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
Hershey 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 Hershey, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hershey
Daylight Hours in Hershey
Hershey gets 14h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hershey is at 05:51 and sunset in Hershey is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 17m near the December solstice to 15h 02m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hershey and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Hershey
What is the current local time in Hershey?
The live local time in Hershey is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hershey currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Hershey in?
Hershey uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Hershey observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hershey is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Hershey's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hershey.
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Prayer Times in Hershey
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:49 | 05:51 | 13:12 | 17:10 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:50 | 05:51 | 13:12 | 17:10 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:52 | 05:52 | 13:12 | 17:09 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:53 | 05:53 | 13:12 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:55 | 05:54 | 13:13 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:56 | 05:55 | 13:13 | 17:09 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:57 | 05:56 | 13:13 | 17:09 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
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14-day Forecast for Hershey
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hershey
Sunrise
in Hershey
↑
5:51 AM
Sunset
in Hershey
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
14h 42m
Dawn
in Hershey
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Hershey
9:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hershey
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:40
Distances & Clock Changes in Hershey
How Far Is Hershey From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 228 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,715 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,773 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,044 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,674 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,749 km | SSE (151deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,788 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,198 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hershey?
Hershey next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hershey's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hershey and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.3deg S, 103.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hershey
What time is it in Hershey right now?
The current local time in Hershey is 12:41 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Hershey follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Hershey in?
Hershey 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 Hershey?
Is Hershey on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hershey is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hershey today?
Today in Hershey: sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 20:33, giving 14h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hershey tonight?
The moon phase over Hershey tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Hershey?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hershey, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.