Time Now in Monroe, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 34.99° N, 80.55° W
Elevation: 180 m above sea level
Population rank: #1436 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: North Carolina
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m 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
Monroe 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 Monroe, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Monroe
Daylight Hours in Monroe
Monroe gets 14h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Monroe is at 06:21 and sunset in Monroe is at 20:35.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 48m near the December solstice to 14h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Monroe and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Monroe right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Monroe
What is the current local time in Monroe?
The live local time in Monroe is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Monroe currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Monroe in?
Monroe uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Monroe observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Monroe is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Monroe's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Monroe.
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Prayer Times in Monroe
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:34 | 06:20 | 13:28 | 17:15 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:35 | 06:21 | 13:28 | 17:15 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:36 | 06:22 | 13:28 | 17:15 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:37 | 06:22 | 13:28 | 17:15 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:38 | 06:23 | 13:28 | 17:15 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:40 | 06:24 | 13:28 | 17:15 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:41 | 06:24 | 13:28 | 17:15 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
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14-day Forecast for Monroe
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Monroe
Sunrise
in Monroe
↑
6:21 AM
Sunset
in Monroe
↓
8:35 PM
Day Length
14h 14m
Dawn
in Monroe
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Monroe
9:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Monroe
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:53
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Distances & Clock Changes in Monroe
How Far Is Monroe From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 857 km | NE (40deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,434 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 6,421 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,683 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,427 km | SE (146deg) |
| Moscow | 8,356 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,121 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Dubai | 11,865 km | NE (41deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Monroe?
Monroe next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Monroe's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Monroe and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.0deg S, 99.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe
What time is it in Monroe right now?
The current local time in Monroe is 18:01 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Monroe follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Monroe in?
Monroe 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 Monroe?
Is Monroe on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Monroe is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Monroe today?
Today in Monroe: sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset is at 20:35, giving 14h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Monroe tonight?
The moon phase over Monroe tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Monroe?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Monroe, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.