Time Now in New Bedford, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.64° N, 70.93° W
Elevation: 29 m above sea level
Population rank: #347 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
New Bedford 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 New Bedford, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in New Bedford
Daylight Hours in New Bedford
New Bedford gets 14h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in New Bedford is at 05:24 and sunset in New Bedford is at 20:14.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 09m near the December solstice to 15h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between New Bedford and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in New Bedford
What is the current local time in New Bedford?
The live local time in New Bedford is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. New Bedford currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is New Bedford in?
New Bedford uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does New Bedford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New Bedford is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing New Bedford's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as New Bedford.
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Prayer Times in New Bedford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:17 | 05:24 | 12:49 | 16:49 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:18 | 05:24 | 12:49 | 16:49 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:20 | 05:25 | 12:50 | 16:49 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:21 | 05:26 | 12:50 | 16:49 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:23 | 05:27 | 12:50 | 16:49 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:24 | 05:28 | 12:50 | 16:49 | 20:11 | 21:41 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:26 | 05:29 | 12:50 | 16:48 | 20:11 | 21:41 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for New Bedford
Sunrise
in New Bedford
↑
5:24 AM
Sunset
in New Bedford
↓
8:14 PM
Day Length
14h 50m
Dawn
in New Bedford
4:51 AM
Dusk
in New Bedford
8:48 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for New Bedford
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:22
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:17
Distances & Clock Changes in New Bedford
How Far Is New Bedford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 277 km | WSW (249deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,185 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,304 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 5,568 km | NE (55deg) |
| Moscow | 7,278 km | NE (36deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,669 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Dubai | 10,751 km | NE (47deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,871 km | NNW (335deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in New Bedford?
New Bedford next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
New Bedford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from New Bedford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.6deg S, 109.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Bedford
What time is it in New Bedford right now?
The current local time in New Bedford is 12:59 on Friday, July 17, 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 July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Bedford today?
Today in New Bedford: sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 20:14, giving 14h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over New Bedford tonight?
The moon phase over New Bedford tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in New Bedford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In New Bedford, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.