Current Time in Stamford, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.05° N, 73.54° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #242 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Connecticut
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
Stamford 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 Stamford, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Stamford
Stamford gets 15h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Stamford is at 05:21 and sunset in Stamford is at 20:29.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 13m near the December solstice to 15h 07m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 03:08 | 05:21 | 12:55 | 16:56 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:08 | 05:21 | 12:55 | 16:56 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:08 | 05:21 | 12:55 | 16:56 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:09 | 05:21 | 12:55 | 16:56 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:09 | 05:22 | 12:56 | 16:57 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:09 | 05:22 | 12:56 | 16:57 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:09 | 05:22 | 12:56 | 16:57 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Stamford
Sunrise
in Stamford
↑
5:21 AM
Sunset
in Stamford
↓
8:29 PM
Day Length
15h 07m
Dawn
in Stamford
4:47 AM
Dusk
in Stamford
9:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Stamford
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:38
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How Far Is Stamford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 54 km | SW (226deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,972 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,516 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 5,783 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,457 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,702 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,836 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 10,954 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Stamford?
Stamford next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Stamford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Stamford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.0deg S, 106.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stamford
What time is it in Stamford right now?
The current local time in Stamford is 06:38 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Stamford follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Stamford in?
Stamford 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 Stamford?
Is Stamford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Stamford is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Stamford today?
Today in Stamford: sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset is at 20:29, giving 15h 07m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Stamford tonight?
The moon phase over Stamford tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Stamford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Stamford, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.