Time Now in South Portland, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 43.64° N, 70.24° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #1981 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Maine
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 40m 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
South Portland 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 South Portland, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in South Portland
Daylight Hours in South Portland
South Portland gets 15h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in South Portland is at 05:15 and sunset in South Portland is at 20:18.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 55m near the December solstice to 15h 26m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between South Portland and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in South Portland
What is the current local time in South Portland?
The live local time in South Portland is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. South Portland currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is South Portland in?
South Portland uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does South Portland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Portland is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing South Portland's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as South Portland.
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Prayer Times in South Portland
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 02:58 | 05:15 | 12:47 | 16:50 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:00 | 05:15 | 12:47 | 16:50 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:02 | 05:16 | 12:47 | 16:50 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:03 | 05:17 | 12:47 | 16:50 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:05 | 05:18 | 12:47 | 16:50 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:07 | 05:19 | 12:47 | 16:49 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:09 | 05:20 | 12:47 | 16:49 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for South Portland
Sunrise
in South Portland
↑
5:15 AM
Sunset
in South Portland
↓
8:18 PM
Day Length
15h 02m
Dawn
in South Portland
4:40 AM
Dusk
in South Portland
8:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for South Portland
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:15
Distances & Clock Changes in South Portland
How Far Is South Portland From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 450 km | SW (225deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,230 km | W (272deg) |
| London | 5,126 km | NE (54deg) |
| Paris | 5,397 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Moscow | 7,065 km | NE (37deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,850 km | SSE (157deg) |
| Dubai | 10,559 km | NE (48deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,692 km | NNW (336deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in South Portland?
South Portland next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
South Portland's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from South Portland and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.6deg S, 109.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Portland
What time is it in South Portland right now?
The current local time in South Portland is 17:59 on Friday, July 17, 2026. South Portland follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is South Portland in?
South Portland 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 South Portland?
South Portland is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to South Portland local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is South Portland on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — South Portland is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in South Portland today?
Today in South Portland: sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset is at 20:18, giving 15h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over South Portland tonight?
The moon phase over South Portland tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.2% illumination.
What is solar time in South Portland?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In South Portland, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.