Time Now in Metuchen, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.54° N, 74.36° W
Elevation: 28 m above sea level
Population rank: #3492 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 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
Metuchen 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 Metuchen, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Metuchen
Daylight Hours in Metuchen
Metuchen gets 14h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Metuchen is at 05:42 and sunset in Metuchen is at 20:24.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 16m near the December solstice to 15h 04m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Metuchen
What is the current local time in Metuchen?
The live local time in Metuchen is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Metuchen currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Metuchen in?
Metuchen uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Metuchen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Metuchen is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Metuchen's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Metuchen.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:40 | 05:41 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:41 | 05:42 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:42 | 05:43 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:44 | 05:44 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:45 | 05:45 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:47 | 05:46 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:48 | 05:47 | 13:03 | 17:00 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Metuchen
Sunrise
in Metuchen
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Metuchen
↓
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 42m
Dawn
in Metuchen
5:09 AM
Dusk
in Metuchen
8:57 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Metuchen
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:53
Distances & Clock Changes in Metuchen
How Far Is Metuchen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,907 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,606 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,873 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,543 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,682 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,855 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,043 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Metuchen?
Metuchen next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Metuchen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Metuchen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.5deg S, 105.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Metuchen
What time is it in Metuchen right now?
The current local time in Metuchen is 04:40 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Metuchen follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Metuchen in?
Metuchen 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 Metuchen?
Is Metuchen on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Metuchen is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Metuchen today?
Today in Metuchen: sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 20:24, giving 14h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Metuchen tonight?
The moon phase over Metuchen tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Metuchen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Metuchen, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.