What time zone is South Lancaster in?

South Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

Clocks in South Lancaster 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 Lancaster observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of South Lancaster?

South Lancaster is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in South Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

5:22:35 AM

05:22:35

Monday, October 26, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

South Lancaster is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in South Lancaster

Sunrise7:12 AMSolar noon12:30 PMSunset5:47 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,894
Elevation: 87 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 26' N / 71° 41' W

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Clock changes in South Lancaster

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 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, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Solar noon: 12:30 PM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 35 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:44 AM – 6:16 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:11 AM – 6:49 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:38 AM – 7:22 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:12 AM (east, 106.3°)
Sunset: 5:47 PM (west, 253.5°)
Day length: 10 hr 35 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:30 PM (35.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:44 AM – 6:16 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:11 AM – 6:49 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:38 AM – 7:22 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:43 PM (northeast, 61.8°)
Moonset: 7:50 AM (northwest, 295.2°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	7:12 AM	5:47 PM	10 hr 35 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:14 AM	5:46 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:15 AM	5:45 PM	10 hr 30 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:16 AM	5:43 PM	10 hr 27 min	2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:17 AM	5:42 PM	10 hr 25 min	2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:19 AM	5:41 PM	10 hr 22 min	2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:20 AM	4:39 PM	10 hr 19 min	2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Massachusetts

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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