Current Time in La Plata, Charles County, Maryland, USA

11:20:50 PM

23:20:50

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

La Plata is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in La Plata

Sunrise6:48 AMSolar noon11:52 AMSunset4:55 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
Charles County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
9,125
Elevation
57 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 31' N / 76° 58' W
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Clock changes in La Plata

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 07 min1 min 52 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 07 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(33.1° 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 07 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 05 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 03 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 01 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 00 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 58 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for La Plata

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Upcoming public holidays in Maryland

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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