Current Time in Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

5:03:08 AM

05:03:08

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

America/New_York

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Townsend is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Townsend

Sunrise7:13 AMSolar noon12:30 PMSunset5:47 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
Middlesex County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,128
Elevation
95 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 40' N / 71° 42' W
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Clock changes in Townsend

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

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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 34 min2 min 40 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 34 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(34.8° 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 34 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 29 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 26 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 24 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Townsend

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Upcoming public holidays in Massachusetts

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

Nearby places

FitchburgWorcester County12 kmSWLeominsterWorcester County16 kmSNashuaHillsborough County22 kmNEWestfordMiddlesex County24 kmSEGardnerWorcester County26 kmSWMerrimackHillsborough County28 kmNEChelmsfordMiddlesex County29 kmEActonMiddlesex County30 kmSELowellMiddlesex County32 kmEDracutMiddlesex County33 kmEBedfordHillsborough County35 kmNEConcordMiddlesex County37 kmSE
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Frequently asked questions

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