Time Now in Waycross, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 31.21° N, 82.36° W
Elevation: 39 m above sea level
Population rank: #3453 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Georgia
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m 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
Waycross 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 Waycross, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Waycross
Daylight Hours in Waycross
Waycross gets 13h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Waycross is at 06:37 and sunset in Waycross is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 07m near the December solstice to 14h 10m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Waycross and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Waycross
What is the current local time in Waycross?
The live local time in Waycross is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Waycross currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Waycross in?
Waycross uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Waycross observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waycross is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Waycross's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Waycross.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:59 | 06:37 | 13:35 | 17:14 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:00 | 06:38 | 13:35 | 17:14 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:01 | 06:38 | 13:35 | 17:14 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:02 | 06:39 | 13:35 | 17:14 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:02 | 06:39 | 13:35 | 17:15 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:03 | 06:40 | 13:35 | 17:15 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:04 | 06:41 | 13:35 | 17:15 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Waycross
Sunrise
in Waycross
↑
6:37 AM
Sunset
in Waycross
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
13h 55m
Dawn
in Waycross
6:10 AM
Dusk
in Waycross
9:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Waycross
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:11
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:27
Distances & Clock Changes in Waycross
How Far Is Waycross From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,295 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,358 km | WNW (285deg) |
| London | 6,836 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 7,090 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,180 km | SE (144deg) |
| Moscow | 8,803 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,382 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 12,293 km | NE (41deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Waycross?
Waycross next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Waycross's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Waycross and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.2deg S, 97.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Waycross
What time is it in Waycross right now?
The current local time in Waycross is 04:42 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Waycross follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Waycross in?
Waycross 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 Waycross?
Is Waycross on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Waycross is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Waycross today?
Today in Waycross: sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset is at 20:33, giving 13h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Waycross tonight?
The moon phase over Waycross tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Waycross?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Waycross, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.