Current Time in Towson, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.4° N, 76.6° W
Elevation: 141 m above sea level
Population rank: #846 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Maryland
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m 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
Daylight Hours in Towson
Towson gets 14h 52m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset is at 20:31.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 23m near the December solstice to 14h 57m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 03:36 | 05:39 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 03:35 | 05:39 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:35 | 05:39 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:34 | 05:39 | 13:06 | 17:03 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:34 | 05:38 | 13:06 | 17:03 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:34 | 05:38 | 13:06 | 17:03 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:34 | 05:38 | 13:06 | 17:03 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Towson
Sunrise
in Towson
↑
5:39 AM
Sunset
in Towson
↓
8:31 PM
Day Length
14h 51m
Dawn
in Towson
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Towson
9:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Towson
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:16
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How Far Is Towson From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 265 km | NE (56deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,725 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,833 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 6,101 km | NE (52deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,661 km | SSE (151deg) |
| Moscow | 7,754 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,877 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,267 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Towson?
Towson next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Towson's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Towson and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.4deg S, 103.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Towson
What time is it in Towson right now?
The current local time in Towson is 03:44 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Towson follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Towson in?
Towson 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 Towson?
Is Towson on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Towson is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Towson today?
Today in Towson: sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset is at 20:31, giving 14h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Towson tonight?
The moon phase over Towson tonight is Last Quarter with 51.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Towson?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Towson, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.