Time Now 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: 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
Potomac 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 Potomac, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Potomac
Daylight Hours in Potomac
Potomac gets 14h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Potomac is at 05:57 and sunset in Potomac is at 20:32.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Potomac and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Potomac
What is the current local time in Potomac?
The live local time in Potomac is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Potomac currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Potomac in?
Potomac uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Potomac observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Potomac is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Potomac's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Potomac.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:59 | 05:56 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:01 | 05:57 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:02 | 05:58 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:03 | 05:59 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:04 | 06:00 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:06 | 06:00 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:07 | 06:01 | 13:15 | 17:09 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Potomac
Sunrise
in Potomac
↑
5:57 AM
Sunset
in Potomac
↓
8:32 PM
Day Length
14h 35m
Dawn
in Potomac
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Potomac
9:03 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Potomac
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:49
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:41
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 12:59 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Potomac follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Potomac in?
Potomac 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 Potomac?
Is Potomac on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Potomac is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Potomac today?
Today in Potomac: sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset is at 20:32, giving 14h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Potomac tonight?
The moon phase over Potomac tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% 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.