Current Time in Potomac, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.02° N, 77.21° W
Elevation: 110 m above sea level
Population rank: #1072 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
The time now in Potomac, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Potomac currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Potomac 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. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 110 m. New York is the nearest major hub, roughly 332 km distant. A major centre in the United States, Potomac keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Potomac sees 11h 11m between a 07:18 sunrise and a 18:29 sunset.
Potomac Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Potomac
Potomac gets 11h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Potomac is at 07:18 and sunset in Potomac is at 18:29.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Potomac and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Potomac right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Potomac's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Potomac.
Weather in Potomac
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Prayer Times in Potomac
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:46 | 07:18 | 12:54 | 16:02 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:47 | 07:19 | 12:54 | 16:01 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:48 | 07:20 | 12:54 | 16:00 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:49 | 07:21 | 12:54 | 15:59 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:50 | 07:22 | 12:53 | 15:58 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:51 | 07:23 | 12:53 | 15:57 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:52 | 07:24 | 12:53 | 15:56 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
14-day Forecast for Potomac
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Potomac
Sunrise
in Potomac
↑
7:18 AM
Sunset
in Potomac
↓
6:29 PM
Day Length
11h 11m
Dawn
in Potomac
6:51 AM
Dusk
in Potomac
6:57 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Potomac
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:20
Distances & Clock Changes in Potomac
How Far Is Potomac From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 332 km | NE (54deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,676 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,901 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,169 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,650 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,818 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,888 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,333 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Potomac?
Potomac next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Potomac's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Potomac and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.0deg S, 102.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac
What time is it in Potomac right now?
The current local time in Potomac is 02:38 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Potomac follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Potomac in?
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 Potomac?
Is Potomac on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Potomac as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Potomac today?
Potomac sees sunrise at 07:18 and sunset at 18:29 today, giving 11h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Potomac tonight?
The moon phase over Potomac tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Potomac?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Potomac, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.