Current Time in Folkston, Charlton County, Georgia, USA

8:52:32 AM

08:52:32

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

America/New_York

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Folkston is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Folkston

Sunrise7:38 AMSolar noon1:11 PMSunset6:45 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 17 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Georgia
County
Charlton County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
5,247
Elevation
24 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
30° 49' N / 82° 00' W
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Clock changes in Folkston

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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
11 hr 07 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 07 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(46.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 07 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 05 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 03 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 02 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 00 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 58 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 57 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Folkston

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Upcoming public holidays in Georgia

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. State Holiday

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Folkston in?
Folkston 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 Folkston?
Clocks in Folkston 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 Folkston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Folkston observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Folkston?
Folkston is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer