What time zone is Holliston in?

Holliston 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 Holliston?

Clocks in Holliston 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 Holliston observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Holliston?

Holliston is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

6:41:59 AM

06:41:59

Sunday, November 15, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Holliston

Sunrise6:36 AMSolar noon11:30 AMSunset4:24 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Massachusetts
County: Middlesex County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 14,010
Elevation: 59 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 12' N / 71° 25' W

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Clock changes in Holliston

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Solar noon: 11:30 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 48 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:06 AM – 4:54 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:32 AM – 5:28 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:59 AM – 6:01 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination33%

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:36 AM (southeast, 114.6°)
Sunset: 4:24 PM (southwest, 245.2°)
Day length: 9 hr 48 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:30 AM (29.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:06 AM – 4:54 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:32 AM – 5:28 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 6:01 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:55 AM (southeast, 119.2°)
Moonset: 9:34 PM (southwest, 243.1°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 15	6:36 AM	4:24 PM	9 hr 48 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:37 AM	4:23 PM	9 hr 46 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:38 AM	4:22 PM	9 hr 44 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:39 AM	4:21 PM	9 hr 42 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:41 AM	4:20 PM	9 hr 40 min	1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	6:42 AM	4:20 PM	9 hr 38 min	1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 21	6:43 AM	4:19 PM	9 hr 36 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Massachusetts

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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