Current Time in Schenectady, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.81° N, 73.94° W
Elevation: 74 m above sea level
Population rank: #666 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New York
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
Daylight Hours in Schenectady
Schenectady gets 15h 12m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 20:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 01m near the December solstice to 15h 20m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5 Jun ● | 03:00 | 05:18 | 12:54 | 16:57 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 02:59 | 05:18 | 12:54 | 16:58 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 02:58 | 05:17 | 12:54 | 16:58 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 02:57 | 05:17 | 12:54 | 16:58 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 02:57 | 05:17 | 12:54 | 16:59 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 02:56 | 05:17 | 12:55 | 16:59 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 02:55 | 05:16 | 12:55 | 16:59 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Schenectady
Sunrise
in Schenectady
↑
5:18 AM
Sunset
in Schenectady
↓
8:30 PM
Day Length
15h 11m
Dawn
in Schenectady
4:43 AM
Dusk
in Schenectady
9:05 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Schenectady
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
77.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 09:43
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How Far Is Schenectady From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 233 km | S (181deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,932 km | W (271deg) |
| London | 5,422 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 5,697 km | NE (55deg) |
| Moscow | 7,316 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,892 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,646 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 10,840 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Schenectady?
Schenectady next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Schenectady's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Schenectady and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.8deg S, 106.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Schenectady
What time is it in Schenectady right now?
The current local time in Schenectady is 09:14 on Friday, June 05, 2026. Schenectady follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Schenectady in?
Schenectady 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 Schenectady?
Schenectady is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Schenectady local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Schenectady on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Schenectady is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Schenectady today?
Today in Schenectady: sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 20:30, giving 15h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Schenectady tonight?
The moon phase over Schenectady tonight is Waning Gibbous with 77.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Schenectady?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Schenectady, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.