Current Time in Metuchen, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.54° N, 74.36° W
State: New Jersey
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
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
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 27 May ● | 03:28 | 05:31 | 12:54 | 16:52 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Thu, 28 May | 03:27 | 05:31 | 12:54 | 16:52 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Fri, 29 May | 03:26 | 05:30 | 12:54 | 16:53 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Sat, 30 May | 03:25 | 05:30 | 12:54 | 16:53 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Sun, 31 May | 03:24 | 05:29 | 12:55 | 16:53 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 03:23 | 05:29 | 12:55 | 16:53 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 03:23 | 05:28 | 12:55 | 16:54 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
14-day Forecast for Metuchen
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Metuchen
Sunrise
in Metuchen
↑
5:31 AM
Sunset
in Metuchen
↓
8:17 PM
Day Length
14h 46m
Dawn
in Metuchen
4:59 AM
Dusk
in Metuchen
8:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Metuchen
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
85.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 17:07
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:31
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Frequently Asked Questions about Metuchen
What time is it in Metuchen right now?
The current local time in Metuchen is 04:26 on Wednesday, May 27, 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 May 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Metuchen today?
Today in Metuchen: sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset is at 20:17, giving 14h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Metuchen tonight?
The moon phase over Metuchen tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 85.7% illumination.