Time Now in North Potomac, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.08° N, 77.26° W
Elevation: 79 m above sea level
Population rank: #2087 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Maryland
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EDT
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
North Potomac sits in the America/New_York time zone, UTC−05:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 79 m. New York is the nearest major hub, roughly 332 km distant. North Potomac is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
North Potomac gets 12h 46m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:43 and sunset at 19:29.
Time & Daylight in North Potomac
Daylight Hours in North Potomac
North Potomac gets 12h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in North Potomac is at 06:43 and sunset in North Potomac is at 19:29.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between North Potomac and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from North Potomac right now.
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How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in North Potomac:
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Cities Sharing North Potomac's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as North Potomac.
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Prayer Times in North Potomac
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 7 Sep ● | 05:07 | 06:43 | 13:07 | 16:43 | 19:31 | 21:01 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:09 | 06:43 | 13:06 | 16:42 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 05:10 | 06:44 | 13:06 | 16:41 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:11 | 06:45 | 13:06 | 16:40 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 05:12 | 06:46 | 13:05 | 16:39 | 19:24 | 20:54 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 05:13 | 06:47 | 13:05 | 16:38 | 19:23 | 20:53 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 05:14 | 06:48 | 13:05 | 16:37 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
14-day Forecast for North Potomac
Sunrise & Sunset Times for North Potomac
Sunrise
in North Potomac
↑
6:43 AM
Sunset
in North Potomac
↓
7:29 PM
Day Length
12h 46m
Dawn
in North Potomac
6:15 AM
Dusk
in North Potomac
7:57 PM
Moon Phases & Times for North Potomac
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
11.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:40
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 18:12
Distances & Clock Changes in North Potomac
How Far Is North Potomac From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 332 km | NE (56deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,671 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,900 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,168 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,658 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,815 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,880 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,332 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in North Potomac?
North Potomac next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
North Potomac's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from North Potomac and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.1deg S, 102.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Potomac
What time is it in North Potomac right now?
The current local time in North Potomac is 23:35 on Monday, September 07, 2026. North Potomac follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is North Potomac in?
North Potomac runs on the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is North Potomac?
Right now North Potomac sits at UTC-04:00. Going from UTC to local time in North Potomac means moving the clock 04:00 hours backward.
Is North Potomac on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in North Potomac as of September 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in North Potomac today?
North Potomac sees sunrise at 06:43 and sunset at 19:29 today, giving 12h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over North Potomac tonight?
Tonight the moon over North Potomac is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 11.3%.
What is solar time in North Potomac?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In North Potomac, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.