Current Time in Hockessin, New Castle County, Delaware, USA

4:42:31 AM

04:42:31

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Hockessin is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Hockessin

Sunrise6:47 AMSolar noon11:47 AMSunset4:46 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Delaware
County
New Castle County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
13,527
Elevation
78 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 47' N / 75° 41' W
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Clock changes in Hockessin

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 59 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 59 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 59 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 57 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Delaware

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Day After Thanksgiving
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Hockessin in?
Hockessin 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 Hockessin?
Clocks in Hockessin move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Hockessin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hockessin observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Hockessin?
Hockessin is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer