Time Now in West Chester, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.96° N, 75.61° W
Elevation: 140 m above sea level
Population rank: #2561 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Pennsylvania
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
West Chester 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 West Chester, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in West Chester
Daylight Hours in West Chester
West Chester gets 14h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in West Chester is at 05:49 and sunset in West Chester is at 20:27.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the December solstice to 15h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between West Chester and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from West Chester right now.
Best Time to Call West Chester
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in West Chester:
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in West Chester
What is the current local time in West Chester?
The live local time in West Chester is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. West Chester currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is West Chester in?
West Chester uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does West Chester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Chester is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing West Chester's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as West Chester.
Weather in West Chester
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in West Chester
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:48 | 05:48 | 13:08 | 17:05 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:50 | 05:49 | 13:08 | 17:05 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:51 | 05:50 | 13:08 | 17:05 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:52 | 05:51 | 13:08 | 17:04 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:54 | 05:51 | 13:08 | 17:04 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:55 | 05:52 | 13:08 | 17:04 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:57 | 05:53 | 13:08 | 17:04 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
Add West Chester Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable West Chester widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
West Chester Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for West Chester on any website
West Chester Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for West Chester
West Chester Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for West Chester
West Chester Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for West Chester
West Chester Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in West Chester local time
14-day Forecast for West Chester
Sunrise & Sunset Times for West Chester
Sunrise
in West Chester
↑
5:49 AM
Sunset
in West Chester
↓
8:27 PM
Day Length
14h 38m
Dawn
in West Chester
5:16 AM
Dusk
in West Chester
9:00 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for West Chester. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for West Chester
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:58
Distances & Clock Changes in West Chester
How Far Is West Chester From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 160 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,806 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,728 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 5,996 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,656 km | NNE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,674 km | SSE (152deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,863 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Dubai | 11,163 km | NE (44deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in West Chester?
West Chester next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
West Chester's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from West Chester and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.0deg S, 104.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Chester
What time is it in West Chester right now?
The current local time in West Chester is 04:42 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. West Chester follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is West Chester in?
West Chester 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 West Chester?
West Chester is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to West Chester local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is West Chester on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — West Chester is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Chester today?
Today in West Chester: sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset is at 20:27, giving 14h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over West Chester tonight?
The moon phase over West Chester tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in West Chester?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In West Chester, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.