Time Now in Scotch Plains, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.66° N, 74.39° W
Elevation: 50 m above sea level
Population rank: #2161 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New Jersey
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 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
Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Scotch Plains
Daylight Hours in Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains gets 14h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Scotch Plains is at 05:41 and sunset in Scotch Plains is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Scotch Plains and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Scotch Plains
What is the current local time in Scotch Plains?
The live local time in Scotch Plains is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Scotch Plains currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Scotch Plains in?
Scotch Plains uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Scotch Plains observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Scotch Plains is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Scotch Plains's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Scotch Plains.
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Prayer Times in Scotch Plains
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:38 | 05:40 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:39 | 05:41 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:40 | 05:42 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:42 | 05:43 | 13:03 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:43 | 05:44 | 13:04 | 17:01 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:45 | 05:45 | 13:04 | 17:01 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:46 | 05:46 | 13:04 | 17:01 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Scotch Plains
Sunrise
in Scotch Plains
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in Scotch Plains
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 44m
Dawn
in Scotch Plains
5:08 AM
Dusk
in Scotch Plains
8:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Scotch Plains
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:31
Distances & Clock Changes in Scotch Plains
How Far Is Scotch Plains From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 km | E (80deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,904 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,599 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,867 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,533 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,695 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,842 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,035 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Scotch Plains?
Scotch Plains next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Scotch Plains's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Scotch Plains and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.7deg S, 105.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scotch Plains
What time is it in Scotch Plains right now?
The current local time in Scotch Plains is 13:20 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Scotch Plains follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Scotch Plains in?
Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains?
Scotch Plains is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Scotch Plains local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Scotch Plains on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Scotch Plains is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Scotch Plains today?
Today in Scotch Plains: sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Scotch Plains tonight?
The moon phase over Scotch Plains tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Scotch Plains?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Scotch Plains, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.