Current Time in Highland Park, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA

11:49:08 PM

23:49:08

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Highland Park is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Highland Park

Sunrise6:42 AMSolar noon11:42 AMSunset4:40 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
New Jersey
County
Middlesex County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
14,347
Elevation
30 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 29' N / 74° 25' W
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Clock changes in Highland Park

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
9 hr 58 min2 min 2 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
9 hr 58 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.2° 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
9 hr 58 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 47 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Highland Park

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Upcoming public holidays in New Jersey

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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