Current Time in Macon, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.84° N, 83.63° W
Elevation: 112 m above sea level
Population rank: #409 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Georgia
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m 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 Macon, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Macon currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Local time in Macon runs on a UTC−05:00 offset (America/New_York). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Macon sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Macon sits at a modest 112 m above sea level. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 1224 km away. A major centre in the United States, Macon keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Macon at 07:40 and sets at 18:58, giving 11h 18m of daylight today.
Macon Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Macon
Macon gets 11h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Macon is at 07:40 and sunset in Macon is at 18:58.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 59m near the December solstice to 14h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Macon and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Macon's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
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Prayer Times in Macon
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 06:15 | 07:40 | 13:19 | 16:32 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:16 | 07:40 | 13:19 | 16:31 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:16 | 07:41 | 13:19 | 16:31 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:17 | 07:42 | 13:19 | 16:30 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:18 | 07:43 | 13:19 | 16:29 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:19 | 07:43 | 13:19 | 16:28 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 06:19 | 07:44 | 13:18 | 16:27 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Macon
Sunrise
in Macon
↑
7:40 AM
Sunset
in Macon
↓
6:58 PM
Day Length
11h 18m
Dawn
in Macon
7:15 AM
Dusk
in Macon
7:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Macon
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
44.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:49
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:00
Distances & Clock Changes in Macon
How Far Is Macon From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,224 km | NE (42deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,199 km | WNW (282deg) |
| London | 6,792 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 7,054 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,396 km | SE (143deg) |
| Moscow | 8,705 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,165 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 12,231 km | NE (39deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Macon?
Macon next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Macon's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Macon and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.8deg S, 96.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Macon
What time is it in Macon right now?
The current local time in Macon is 21:55 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Macon follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Macon in?
Macon 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 Macon?
Is Macon on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Macon is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Macon today?
In Macon today the sun rises at 07:40 and sets at 18:58, giving 11h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Macon tonight?
The moon phase over Macon tonight is First Quarter with 44.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Macon?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Macon, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.