Current Time in Paramus, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.94° N, 74.08° W
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #1876 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 55m 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
The time now in Paramus, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Paramus currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Paramus keeps its clocks on UTC−05:00, in the America/New_York time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 20 m, Paramus is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Los Angeles, is a distant 3928 km away. Paramus is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Paramus at 07:08 and sets at 18:15, giving 11h 07m of daylight today.
Paramus Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Paramus
Paramus gets 11h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Paramus is at 07:08 and sunset in Paramus is at 18:15.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 13m near the December solstice to 15h 07m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Paramus and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Paramus right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Paramus's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Paramus.
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Prayer Times in Paramus
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:33 | 07:07 | 12:42 | 15:47 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:34 | 07:08 | 12:41 | 15:46 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:35 | 07:09 | 12:41 | 15:45 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:36 | 07:10 | 12:41 | 15:44 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:37 | 07:11 | 12:41 | 15:42 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:38 | 07:13 | 12:41 | 15:41 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:39 | 07:14 | 12:40 | 15:40 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
14-day Forecast for Paramus
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Paramus
Sunrise
in Paramus
↑
7:08 AM
Sunset
in Paramus
↓
6:15 PM
Day Length
11h 07m
Dawn
in Paramus
6:39 AM
Dusk
in Paramus
6:43 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Paramus
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:15
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:59
Distances & Clock Changes in Paramus
How Far Is Paramus From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,928 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,559 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,827 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,493 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,711 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,826 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 10,995 km | NE (45deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,521 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Paramus?
Paramus next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Paramus's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Paramus and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.9deg S, 105.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paramus
What time is it in Paramus right now?
The current local time in Paramus is 16:50 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Paramus follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Paramus in?
Paramus uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00). 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 Paramus?
Is Paramus on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Paramus as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Paramus today?
In Paramus today the sun rises at 07:08 and sets at 18:15, giving 11h 07m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Paramus tonight?
Tonight the moon over Paramus is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 24.8%.
What is solar time in Paramus?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Paramus, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.