Time Now in Trenton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.22° N, 74.74° W
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #466 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New Jersey
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 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
Trenton 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 Trenton, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Trenton
Daylight Hours in Trenton
Trenton gets 14h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Trenton is at 05:44 and sunset in Trenton is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 18m near the December solstice to 15h 02m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Trenton and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Trenton
What is the current local time in Trenton?
The live local time in Trenton is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Trenton currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Trenton in?
Trenton uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Trenton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Trenton is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Trenton's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Trenton.
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Prayer Times in Trenton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:42 | 05:43 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:43 | 05:44 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:45 | 05:45 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:46 | 05:46 | 13:05 | 17:02 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:47 | 05:46 | 13:05 | 17:01 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:49 | 05:47 | 13:05 | 17:01 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:50 | 05:48 | 13:05 | 17:01 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Trenton
Sunrise
in Trenton
↑
5:44 AM
Sunset
in Trenton
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 41m
Dawn
in Trenton
5:11 AM
Dusk
in Trenton
8:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Trenton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:32
Distances & Clock Changes in Trenton
How Far Is Trenton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 83 km | NE (48deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,877 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,653 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,920 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,591 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,665 km | SSE (152deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,872 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Dubai | 11,091 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Trenton?
Trenton next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Trenton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Trenton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.2deg S, 105.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trenton
What time is it in Trenton right now?
The current local time in Trenton is 13:20 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Trenton follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Trenton in?
Trenton 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 Trenton?
Is Trenton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Trenton is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Trenton today?
Today in Trenton: sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Trenton tonight?
The moon phase over Trenton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Trenton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Trenton, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.