Time Now in Needham, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.28° N, 71.23° W
Elevation: 53 m above sea level
Population rank: #1746 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: 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
Needham 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 Needham, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Needham
Daylight Hours in Needham
Needham gets 15h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Needham is at 05:18 and sunset in Needham is at 20:22.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 05m near the December solstice to 15h 16m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Needham and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Needham
What is the current local time in Needham?
The live local time in Needham is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Needham currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Needham in?
Needham uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Needham observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Needham is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Needham's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Needham.
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Prayer Times in Needham
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 10 Jul ● | 03:03 | 05:17 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:05 | 05:18 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:06 | 05:19 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:07 | 05:20 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:09 | 05:20 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:10 | 05:21 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:12 | 05:22 | 12:51 | 16:52 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Needham
Sunrise
in Needham
↑
5:18 AM
Sunset
in Needham
↓
8:22 PM
Day Length
15h 03m
Dawn
in Needham
4:43 AM
Dusk
in Needham
8:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Needham
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
20.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:48
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Distances & Clock Changes in Needham
How Far Is Needham From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 289 km | SW (234deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,156 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,281 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 5,548 km | NE (56deg) |
| Moscow | 7,235 km | NE (36deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,744 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Dubai | 10,721 km | NE (47deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,796 km | NNW (335deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Needham?
Needham next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Needham's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Needham and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.3deg S, 108.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Needham
What time is it in Needham right now?
The current local time in Needham is 09:11 on Friday, July 10, 2026. Needham follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Needham in?
Needham 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 Needham?
Is Needham on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Needham is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Needham today?
Today in Needham: sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 20:22, giving 15h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Needham tonight?
The moon phase over Needham tonight is Waning Crescent with 20.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Needham?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Needham, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.