Current Time in New Bedford, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.64° N, 70.93° W
State: Massachusetts
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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Prayer Times in New Bedford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 24 May ● | 03:11 | 05:16 | 12:40 | 16:40 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Mon, 25 May | 03:10 | 05:15 | 12:40 | 16:40 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Tue, 26 May | 03:08 | 05:15 | 12:40 | 16:40 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Wed, 27 May | 03:07 | 05:14 | 12:40 | 16:40 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
| Thu, 28 May | 03:06 | 05:14 | 12:40 | 16:41 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
| Fri, 29 May | 03:05 | 05:13 | 12:41 | 16:41 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Sat, 30 May | 03:03 | 05:12 | 12:41 | 16:41 | 20:09 | 21:39 |
14-day Forecast for New Bedford
Sunrise & Sunset Times for New Bedford
Sunrise
in New Bedford
↑
5:16 AM
Sunset
in New Bedford
↓
8:04 PM
Day Length
14h 48m
Dawn
in New Bedford
4:43 AM
Dusk
in New Bedford
8:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for New Bedford
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
64.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:47
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:11
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Bedford
What time is it in New Bedford right now?
The current local time in New Bedford is 17:29 on Sunday, May 24, 2026. New Bedford follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is New Bedford in?
New Bedford 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 New Bedford?
New Bedford is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to New Bedford local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is New Bedford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — New Bedford is currently observing daylight saving time as of May 24, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Bedford today?
Today in New Bedford: sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset is at 20:04, giving 14h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over New Bedford tonight?
The moon phase over New Bedford tonight is First Quarter with 64.9% illumination.