What time zone is Acton in?

Acton currently uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.

When is the next clock change in Acton?

Clocks in Acton move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)

Current Time in Acton, York County, Maine, USA

3:19:04 PM

15:19:04

Friday, September 11, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Acton is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Acton

Sunrise6:18 AMSolar noon12:40 PMSunset7:00 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Maine
County: York County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,230
Elevation: 218 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 43° 32' N / 70° 54' W

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Clock changes in Acton

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Solar noon: 12:40 PM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 42 min2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:49 AM – 7:29 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:15 AM – 8:04 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:39 AM – 8:39 PM

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Friday, September 11, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:18 AM (east, 83.1°)
Sunset: 7:00 PM (west, 276.7°)
Day length: 12 hr 42 min2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:40 PM (50.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 7:29 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:15 AM – 8:04 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:39 AM – 8:39 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (0% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:48 AM (east, 88.7°)
Moonset: 7:04 PM (west, 266.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 11	6:18 AM	7:00 PM	12 hr 42 min	2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 12	6:19 AM	6:59 PM	12 hr 39 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:20 AM	6:57 PM	12 hr 36 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:22 AM	6:55 PM	12 hr 33 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:23 AM	6:53 PM	12 hr 30 min	2 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:24 AM	6:51 PM	12 hr 27 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:25 AM	6:49 PM	12 hr 25 min	2 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Maine

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day
Mon, Oct 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples' Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Acton in?: Acton currently uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Acton?: Clocks in Acton move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Is Acton currently on daylight saving time?: Acton is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Acton right now?: Acton is currently UTC−04:00