Current Time 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: EDT
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
The time now in Trenton, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Trenton currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Trenton sits in the America/New_York time zone, UTC−05:00. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Trenton sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Trenton lies barely above sea level, at roughly 17 m. The closest large city is New York, about 83 km away. Trenton is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Trenton gets 11h 03m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:12 and sunset at 18:15.
Trenton Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Trenton
Trenton gets 11h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Trenton is at 07:12 and sunset in Trenton is at 18:15.
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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Cities Sharing Trenton's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
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Prayer Times in Trenton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 05:38 | 07:11 | 12:44 | 15:48 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:39 | 07:12 | 12:44 | 15:47 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:40 | 07:13 | 12:43 | 15:46 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:41 | 07:14 | 12:43 | 15:45 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:42 | 07:15 | 12:43 | 15:44 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:43 | 07:16 | 12:43 | 15:43 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:44 | 07:18 | 12:43 | 15:42 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Trenton
Sunrise
in Trenton
↑
7:12 AM
Sunset
in Trenton
↓
6:15 PM
Day Length
11h 03m
Dawn
in Trenton
6:44 AM
Dusk
in Trenton
6:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Trenton
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
37.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:58
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:59
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 04:36 on Saturday, October 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-04:00). 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. Daylight saving time is in effect in Trenton as of October 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Trenton today?
Trenton sees sunrise at 07:12 and sunset at 18:15 today, giving 11h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Trenton tonight?
The moon phase over Trenton tonight is First Quarter with 37.8% 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.