Time Now in State College, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.79° N, 77.86° W
Elevation: 355 m above sea level
Population rank: #1148 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Pennsylvania
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
State College 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 State College, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in State College
Daylight Hours in State College
State College gets 14h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in State College is at 05:54 and sunset in State College is at 20:40.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 14m near the December solstice to 15h 06m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in State College
What is the current local time in State College?
The live local time in State College is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. State College currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is State College in?
State College uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does State College observe daylight saving time?
Yes. State College is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing State College's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:51 | 05:54 | 13:17 | 17:15 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:52 | 05:55 | 13:17 | 17:15 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:53 | 05:56 | 13:17 | 17:15 | 20:39 | 22:09 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:55 | 05:56 | 13:17 | 17:15 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:56 | 05:57 | 13:17 | 17:15 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:58 | 05:58 | 13:17 | 17:15 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:59 | 05:59 | 13:17 | 17:15 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for State College
Sunrise
in State College
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in State College
↓
8:40 PM
Day Length
14h 45m
Dawn
in State College
5:22 AM
Dusk
in State College
9:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for State College
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:45
Distances & Clock Changes in State College
How Far Is State College From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 325 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,611 km | W (271deg) |
| London | 5,816 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,092 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,683 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,848 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,690 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,226 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in State College?
State College next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
State College's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from State College and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.8deg S, 102.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about State College
What time is it in State College right now?
The current local time in State College is 12:42 on Friday, July 17, 2026. State College follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is State College in?
State College 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 State College?
State College is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to State College local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is State College on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — State College is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in State College today?
Today in State College: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 20:40, giving 14h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over State College tonight?
The moon phase over State College tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.4% illumination.
What is solar time in State College?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In State College, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.