What time zone is North Branford in?

North Branford uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.

When is the next clock change in North Branford?

Clocks in North Branford move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)

Does North Branford observe daylight saving time?

Yes. North Branford observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of North Branford?

North Branford is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in North Branford, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, USA

2:47:35 PM

14:47:35

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

North Branford is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in North Branford

Sunrise7:17 AMSolar noon12:34 PMSunset5:51 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Connecticut
County: South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 14,454
Elevation: 33 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 19' N / 72° 46' W

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Clock changes in North Branford

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Solar noon: 12:34 PM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 33 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:49 AM – 6:19 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:16 AM – 6:52 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:44 AM – 7:24 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination91%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:17 AM (east, 106.9°)
Sunset: 5:51 PM (west, 252.9°)
Day length: 10 hr 33 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:34 PM (35.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:49 AM – 6:19 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:16 AM – 6:52 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:44 AM – 7:24 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:21 PM (northeast, 52.6°)
Moonset: 10:28 AM (northwest, 306.4°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 28	7:17 AM	5:51 PM	10 hr 33 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:19 AM	5:49 PM	10 hr 31 min	2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:20 AM	5:48 PM	10 hr 28 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:21 AM	5:47 PM	10 hr 26 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:22 AM	4:46 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:23 AM	4:44 PM	10 hr 21 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:24 AM	4:43 PM	10 hr 19 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

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Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is North Branford in?: North Branford uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in North Branford?: Clocks in North Branford move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does North Branford observe daylight saving time?: Yes. North Branford observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of North Branford?: North Branford is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer