Time Now in New Canaan, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.15° N, 73.49° W
Elevation: 97 m above sea level
Population rank: #2573 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 55m 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 Canaan 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 Canaan, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in New Canaan
Daylight Hours in New Canaan
New Canaan gets 14h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in New Canaan is at 05:37 and sunset in New Canaan is at 20:22.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 12m near the December solstice to 15h 08m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in New Canaan
What is the current local time in New Canaan?
The live local time in New Canaan is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. New Canaan currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is New Canaan in?
New Canaan uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does New Canaan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New Canaan is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing New Canaan's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as New Canaan.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:32 | 05:36 | 13:00 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:33 | 05:37 | 13:00 | 16:58 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:35 | 05:38 | 13:00 | 16:58 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:36 | 05:39 | 13:00 | 16:58 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:38 | 05:40 | 13:00 | 16:58 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:39 | 05:41 | 13:00 | 16:58 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:41 | 05:41 | 13:00 | 16:58 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for New Canaan
Sunrise
in New Canaan
↑
5:37 AM
Sunset
in New Canaan
↓
8:22 PM
Day Length
14h 45m
Dawn
in New Canaan
5:04 AM
Dusk
in New Canaan
8:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for New Canaan
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:49
Distances & Clock Changes in New Canaan
How Far Is New Canaan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 65 km | SW (222deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,976 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,506 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 5,774 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,446 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,710 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,828 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 10,943 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in New Canaan?
New Canaan next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
New Canaan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from New Canaan and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.1deg S, 106.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Canaan
What time is it in New Canaan right now?
The current local time in New Canaan is 04:40 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. New Canaan follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is New Canaan in?
New Canaan 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 Canaan?
New Canaan is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to New Canaan local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is New Canaan on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — New Canaan is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Canaan today?
Today in New Canaan: sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset is at 20:22, giving 14h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over New Canaan tonight?
The moon phase over New Canaan tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in New Canaan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In New Canaan, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.