Time Now in Kensington, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.65° N, 73.97° W
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #1256 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
Kensington 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 Kensington, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kensington
Daylight Hours in Kensington
Kensington gets 14h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kensington is at 05:39 and sunset in Kensington is at 20:24.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Kensington
What is the current local time in Kensington?
The live local time in Kensington is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kensington currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Kensington in?
Kensington uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Kensington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kensington is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Kensington's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kensington.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:36 | 05:39 | 13:02 | 17:00 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:37 | 05:40 | 13:02 | 17:00 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:39 | 05:40 | 13:02 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:40 | 05:41 | 13:02 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:42 | 05:42 | 13:02 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:43 | 05:43 | 13:02 | 16:59 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:44 | 05:44 | 13:02 | 16:59 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kensington
Sunrise
in Kensington
↑
5:39 AM
Sunset
in Kensington
↓
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 44m
Dawn
in Kensington
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Kensington
8:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kensington
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:29
Distances & Clock Changes in Kensington
How Far Is Kensington From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,939 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,572 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,839 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,514 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,678 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,859 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,011 km | NE (45deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,542 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Kensington?
Kensington next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Kensington's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kensington and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.6deg S, 106.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington
What time is it in Kensington right now?
The current local time in Kensington is 13:39 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kensington follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Kensington in?
Kensington 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 Kensington?
Kensington is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Kensington local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Kensington on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Kensington is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kensington today?
Today in Kensington: sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset is at 20:24, giving 14h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kensington tonight?
The moon phase over Kensington tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Kensington?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kensington, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.