Current Time in West Hempstead, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.7° N, 73.65° W
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #2697 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New York
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 55m 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
Daylight Hours in West Hempstead
West Hempstead gets 14h 59m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 20:22.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6 Jun ● | 03:15 | 05:23 | 12:53 | 16:52 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 03:15 | 05:23 | 12:53 | 16:53 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 03:14 | 05:23 | 12:53 | 16:53 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 03:14 | 05:23 | 12:53 | 16:53 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:13 | 05:23 | 12:54 | 16:53 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:13 | 05:23 | 12:54 | 16:54 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:12 | 05:22 | 12:54 | 16:54 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for West Hempstead
Sunrise
in West Hempstead
↑
5:24 AM
Sunset
in West Hempstead
↓
8:22 PM
Day Length
14h 58m
Dawn
in West Hempstead
4:50 AM
Dusk
in West Hempstead
8:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for West Hempstead
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
71.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:48
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:53
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How Far Is West Hempstead From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 km | W (273deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,966 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,548 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,814 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,494 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,671 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,867 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 10,988 km | NE (45deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in West Hempstead?
West Hempstead next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
West Hempstead's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from West Hempstead and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.7deg S, 106.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Hempstead
What time is it in West Hempstead right now?
The current local time in West Hempstead is 02:28 on Saturday, June 06, 2026. West Hempstead follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is West Hempstead in?
West Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
West Hempstead is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to West Hempstead local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is West Hempstead on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — West Hempstead is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Hempstead today?
Today in West Hempstead: sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 20:22, giving 14h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over West Hempstead tonight?
The moon phase over West Hempstead tonight is Waning Gibbous with 71.2% illumination.
What is solar time in West Hempstead?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In West Hempstead, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.