Current Time in Lawrence, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.71° N, 71.16° W
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #499 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Massachusetts
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EDT
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
The time now in Lawrence, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Lawrence currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Lawrence keeps its clocks on UTC−05:00, in the America/New_York time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Lawrence lies barely above sea level, at roughly 14 m. The closest large city is New York, about 324 km away. Lawrence is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Lawrence at 06:59 and sets at 18:00, giving 11h 00m of daylight today.
Lawrence Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Lawrence
Lawrence gets 11h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lawrence is at 06:59 and sunset in Lawrence is at 18:00.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 02m near the December solstice to 15h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lawrence and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Lawrence's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lawrence.
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Prayer Times in Lawrence
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:22 | 06:58 | 12:30 | 15:32 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:23 | 06:59 | 12:30 | 15:30 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:24 | 07:01 | 12:29 | 15:29 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:25 | 07:02 | 12:29 | 15:28 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:26 | 07:03 | 12:29 | 15:27 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:27 | 07:04 | 12:29 | 15:25 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:28 | 07:05 | 12:29 | 15:24 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lawrence
Sunrise
in Lawrence
↑
6:59 AM
Sunset
in Lawrence
↓
6:00 PM
Day Length
11h 00m
Dawn
in Lawrence
6:30 AM
Dusk
in Lawrence
6:29 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lawrence
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
35.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:53
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:34
Distances & Clock Changes in Lawrence
How Far Is Lawrence From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 324 km | SW (228deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,159 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,248 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 5,516 km | NE (56deg) |
| Moscow | 7,193 km | NE (36deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,785 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Dubai | 10,684 km | NE (47deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,755 km | NNW (335deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Lawrence?
Lawrence next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Lawrence's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lawrence and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.7deg S, 108.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence
What time is it in Lawrence right now?
The current local time in Lawrence is 21:36 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Lawrence follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Lawrence in?
Lawrence uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00). 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 Lawrence?
Is Lawrence on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Lawrence is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lawrence today?
Lawrence sees sunrise at 06:59 and sunset at 18:00 today, giving 11h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lawrence tonight?
Tonight the moon over Lawrence is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 35.1%.
What is solar time in Lawrence?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lawrence, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.