Current Time in West Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland, USA

2:53:25 AM

02:53:25

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

America/New_York

Clock format
Time zone details

West Ocean City is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in West Ocean City

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:45 AMSunset4:47 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,375
Elevation
1 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 19' N / 75° 06' W
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Clock changes in West Ocean City

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 06 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 06 min1 min 50 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
First Quarter (33% 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 06 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 04 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 02 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 01 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 59 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 57 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for West Ocean City

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