What time zone is Chestertown in?

Chestertown 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 Chestertown?

Clocks in Chestertown 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 Chestertown observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Chestertown?

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

Current Time in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, USA

3:02:03 PM

15:02:03

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Chestertown is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chestertown

Sunrise7:24 AMSolar noon12:48 PMSunset6:11 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Maryland
County: Kent County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 5,093
Elevation: 4 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 39° 12' N / 76° 03' W

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Clock changes in Chestertown

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
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Solar noon: 12:48 PM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 47 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:57 AM – 6:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:25 AM – 7:10 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:54 AM – 7:41 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:24 AM (east, 105.1°)
Sunset: 6:11 PM (west, 254.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 47 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:48 PM (38.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:57 AM – 6:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:25 AM – 7:10 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:54 AM – 7:41 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:37 PM (east, 70.4°)
Moonset: 6:46 AM (west, 286.2°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:24 AM	6:11 PM	10 hr 47 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:25 AM	6:10 PM	10 hr 45 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:26 AM	6:09 PM	10 hr 42 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:27 AM	6:07 PM	10 hr 40 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:28 AM	6:06 PM	10 hr 38 min	2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:29 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 36 min	2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:30 AM	6:04 PM	10 hr 33 min	2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Maryland

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Native American Heritage Day

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Frequently asked questions

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