Current Time in Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA

11:20:04 PM

23:20:04

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Kensington

Sunrise6:50 AMSolar noon11:52 AMSunset4:54 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,330
Elevation
87 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 01' N / 77° 04' W
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Clock changes in Kensington

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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 05 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 05 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(32.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 05 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 03 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 01 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 59 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 57 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Kensington

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Upcoming public holidays in Maryland

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Native American Heritage Day
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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