Current Time in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey, USA

6:02:33 AM

06:02:33

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Chester

Sunrise6:45 AMSolar noon11:43 AMSunset4:40 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
New Jersey
County
Morris County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,675
Elevation
258 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 47' N / 74° 41' W
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Clock changes in Chester

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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 55 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

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

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 55 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(30.6° 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
9 hr 55 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 53 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 51 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 49 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 47 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 45 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 43 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Chester

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Upcoming public holidays in New Jersey

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

RandolphMorris County12 kmNEDoverMorris County16 kmNEHopatcong HillsSussex County18 kmNMorristownMorris County18 kmEBridgewaterSomerset County21 kmSMadisonMorris County24 kmEParsippanyMorris County24 kmEWarren TownshipSomerset County25 kmSESpartaSussex County28 kmNNorth PlainfieldSomerset County28 kmSESummitUnion County29 kmEScotch PlainsUnion County30 kmSE
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Frequently asked questions

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