Time Now in Hillsborough, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.48° N, 74.63° W
Elevation: 26 m above sea level
Population rank: #1278 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New Jersey
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 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
Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hillsborough
Daylight Hours in Hillsborough
Hillsborough gets 14h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hillsborough is at 05:42 and sunset in Hillsborough is at 20:26.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 16m near the December solstice to 15h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hillsborough and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Hillsborough
What is the current local time in Hillsborough?
The live local time in Hillsborough is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hillsborough currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Hillsborough in?
Hillsborough uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Hillsborough observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hillsborough is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Hillsborough's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hillsborough.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:40 | 05:42 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:41 | 05:43 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:43 | 05:44 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:44 | 05:44 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:45 | 05:45 | 13:04 | 17:02 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:47 | 05:46 | 13:05 | 17:01 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:48 | 05:47 | 13:05 | 17:01 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hillsborough
Sunrise
in Hillsborough
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Hillsborough
↓
8:26 PM
Day Length
14h 43m
Dawn
in Hillsborough
5:10 AM
Dusk
in Hillsborough
8:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hillsborough
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:31
Distances & Clock Changes in Hillsborough
How Far Is Hillsborough From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 59 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,885 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,627 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,895 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,561 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,687 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,851 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,064 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hillsborough's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hillsborough and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.5deg S, 105.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsborough
What time is it in Hillsborough right now?
The current local time in Hillsborough is 06:33 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Hillsborough follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Hillsborough in?
Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough?
Hillsborough is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Hillsborough local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Hillsborough on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hillsborough is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hillsborough today?
Today in Hillsborough: sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 20:26, giving 14h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hillsborough tonight?
The moon phase over Hillsborough tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Hillsborough?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hillsborough, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.