Current Time in South Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA

5:04:30 AM

05:04:30

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

South Amherst is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in South Amherst

Sunrise7:16 AMSolar noon12:33 PMSunset5:51 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 20 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,994
Elevation
70 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 20' N / 72° 30' W
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Clock changes in South Amherst

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
10 hr 35 min2 min 38 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
10 hr 35 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.1° 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
10 hr 35 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 33 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 30 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 27 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 25 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 22 min2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for South Amherst

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Upcoming public holidays in Massachusetts

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

AmherstHampshire County3 kmNAmherst CenterHampshire County4 kmNSouth HadleyHampshire County11 kmSWNorthamptonHampshire County11 kmWEasthamptonHampshire County16 kmSWHolyokeHampden County18 kmSWNorth ChicopeeHampden County19 kmSWLudlowHampden County20 kmSChicopeeHampden County23 kmSPalmerHampden County25 kmSESpringfieldHampden County27 kmSWest SpringfieldHampden County28 kmS
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Frequently asked questions

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