Current Time in Waltham, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.38° N, 71.24° W
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #696 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Massachusetts
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 45m 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 Waltham, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Waltham currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Waltham keeps its clocks on UTC−05:00, in the America/New_York time zone. 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. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 20 m, Waltham is practically at sea level. New York is the nearest major hub, roughly 296 km distant. Waltham is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Waltham at 07:01 and sets at 17:57, giving 10h 56m of daylight today.
Waltham Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Waltham
Waltham gets 10h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Waltham is at 07:01 and sunset in Waltham is at 17:57.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 04m near the December solstice to 15h 17m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Waltham and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Waltham's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Waltham.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 05:24 | 07:01 | 12:30 | 15:30 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:25 | 07:02 | 12:29 | 15:29 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:27 | 07:03 | 12:29 | 15:28 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:28 | 07:04 | 12:29 | 15:26 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:29 | 07:05 | 12:29 | 15:25 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:30 | 07:07 | 12:29 | 15:24 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:31 | 07:08 | 12:29 | 15:23 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Waltham
Sunrise
in Waltham
↑
7:01 AM
Sunset
in Waltham
↓
5:57 PM
Day Length
10h 56m
Dawn
in Waltham
6:32 AM
Dusk
in Waltham
6:26 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Waltham
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
49.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:39
Distances & Clock Changes in Waltham
How Far Is Waltham From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 296 km | SW (232deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,155 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,275 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 5,542 km | NE (56deg) |
| Moscow | 7,226 km | NE (36deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,754 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Dubai | 10,714 km | NE (47deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,786 km | NNW (335deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Waltham?
Waltham next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Waltham's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Waltham and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.4deg S, 108.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Waltham
What time is it in Waltham right now?
The current local time in Waltham is 11:20 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Waltham follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Waltham in?
Waltham 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 Waltham?
Is Waltham on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Waltham is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Waltham today?
Today in Waltham: sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset is at 17:57, giving 10h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Waltham tonight?
Over Waltham tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 49.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Waltham?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Waltham, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.