Current Time in Essex, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

6:53:09 AM

06:53:09

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Essex

Sunrise6:34 AMSolar noon11:27 AMSunset4:20 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
Massachusetts
County
Essex County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,471
Elevation
7 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 37' N / 70° 46' W
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Clock changes in Essex

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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 46 min2 min 10 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 46 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(28.8° 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 46 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 44 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 41 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 39 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 37 min2 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 35 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 34 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Essex

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Plan around Essex

Upcoming public holidays in Massachusetts

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

GloucesterEssex County10 kmEBeverly CoveEssex County10 kmSWBeverlyEssex County11 kmSWDanversEssex County14 kmSWSalemEssex County16 kmSWMarbleheadEssex County16 kmSWPeabodyEssex County17 kmSWSouth PeabodyEssex County19 kmSWNewburyportEssex County22 kmNLynnEssex County23 kmSWSaugusEssex County26 kmSWWakefieldMiddlesex County28 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

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