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

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

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

6:35:46 PM

18:35:46

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Highland Park is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Highland Park

Sunrise7:19 AMSolar noon12:41 PMSunset6:03 PM

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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

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

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

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Solar noon: 12:41 PM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 43 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:51 AM – 6:31 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:19 AM – 7:03 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:48 AM – 7:34 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:19 AM (east, 105.4°)
Sunset: 6:03 PM (west, 254.4°)
Day length: 10 hr 43 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:41 PM (37.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:51 AM – 6:31 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:19 AM – 7:03 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:48 AM – 7:34 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:28 PM (east, 70.0°)
Moonset: 6:41 AM (west, 286.4°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:19 AM	6:03 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:20 AM	6:01 PM	10 hr 41 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:22 AM	6:00 PM	10 hr 39 min	2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:23 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 36 min	2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:24 AM	5:57 PM	10 hr 34 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:25 AM	5:56 PM	10 hr 31 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:26 AM	5:55 PM	10 hr 29 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in New Jersey

Tue, Nov 3, 2026Election Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

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