Time Now in Sterling, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.01° N, 77.43° W
Elevation: 89 m above sea level
Population rank: #1821 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Virginia
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
Sterling 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 Sterling, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Sterling
Daylight Hours in Sterling
Sterling gets 14h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sterling is at 05:51 and sunset in Sterling is at 20:37.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sterling and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sterling right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Sterling
What is the current local time in Sterling?
The live local time in Sterling is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Sterling currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Sterling in?
Sterling uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Sterling observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sterling is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Sterling's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sterling.
Weather in Sterling
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Prayer Times in Sterling
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:49 | 05:50 | 13:14 | 17:10 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:50 | 05:51 | 13:14 | 17:10 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:51 | 05:52 | 13:14 | 17:10 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:52 | 05:52 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:53 | 05:53 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:55 | 05:54 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:56 | 05:54 | 13:15 | 17:10 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Sterling
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14-day Forecast for Sterling
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sterling
Sunrise
in Sterling
↑
5:51 AM
Sunset
in Sterling
↓
8:37 PM
Day Length
14h 46m
Dawn
in Sterling
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Sterling
9:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Sterling
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
52.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:22
View the detailed moon calendar for Sterling with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Sterling
How Far Is Sterling From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 348 km | NE (56deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,657 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,916 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,184 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,659 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 7,830 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,880 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,347 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Sterling?
Sterling next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Sterling's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sterling and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.0deg S, 102.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling
What time is it in Sterling right now?
The current local time in Sterling is 10:42 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Sterling follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Sterling in?
Sterling 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 Sterling?
Is Sterling on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Sterling is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sterling today?
Today in Sterling: sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 20:37, giving 14h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sterling tonight?
The moon phase over Sterling tonight is Last Quarter with 52.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Sterling?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sterling, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.