Current Time in Benton, Kennebec County, Maine, USA

1:20:12 PM

13:20:12

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

America/New_York

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Benton is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Benton

Sunrise7:07 AMSolar noon12:22 PMSunset5:35 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 12 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,658
Elevation
30 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
44° 35' N / 69° 33' W
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Clock changes in Benton

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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 28 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 28 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(32.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 28 min2 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 25 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 22 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Benton

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Upcoming public holidays in Maine

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

WatervilleKennebec County7 kmSWAugustaKennebec County36 kmSWBangorPenobscot County66 kmELewistonAndroscoggin County76 kmSWAuburnAndroscoggin County77 kmSWBrunswickCumberland County82 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

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