Time Now in New Britain, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.66° N, 72.78° W
Elevation: 51 m above sea level
Population rank: #571 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Connecticut
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 50m 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 Britain 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 Britain, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in New Britain
Daylight Hours in New Britain
New Britain gets 14h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in New Britain is at 05:32 and sunset in New Britain is at 20:21.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 09m near the December solstice to 15h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between New Britain and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from New Britain right now.
Best Time to Call New Britain
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in New Britain:
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Common Questions About Time in New Britain
What is the current local time in New Britain?
The live local time in New Britain is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. New Britain currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is New Britain in?
New Britain uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does New Britain observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New Britain is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing New Britain's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as New Britain.
Weather in New Britain
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Prayer Times in New Britain
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:26 | 05:32 | 12:57 | 16:57 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:27 | 05:33 | 12:57 | 16:57 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:29 | 05:34 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:30 | 05:34 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:32 | 05:35 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:33 | 05:36 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:35 | 05:37 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
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New Britain Sunrise & Sunset Widget
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New Britain Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for New Britain
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14-day Forecast for New Britain
Sunrise & Sunset Times for New Britain
Sunrise
in New Britain
↑
5:32 AM
Sunset
in New Britain
↓
8:21 PM
Day Length
14h 48m
Dawn
in New Britain
4:59 AM
Dusk
in New Britain
8:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for New Britain
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:46
Distances & Clock Changes in New Britain
How Far Is New Britain From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 147 km | SW (225deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,032 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,424 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 5,692 km | NE (55deg) |
| Moscow | 7,365 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,735 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,803 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Dubai | 10,861 km | NE (46deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in New Britain?
New Britain next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
New Britain's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from New Britain and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.7deg S, 107.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Britain
What time is it in New Britain right now?
The current local time in New Britain is 04:40 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. New Britain follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is New Britain in?
New Britain 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 Britain?
New Britain is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to New Britain local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is New Britain on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — New Britain is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Britain today?
Today in New Britain: sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 20:21, giving 14h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over New Britain tonight?
The moon phase over New Britain tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in New Britain?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In New Britain, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.