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

6:35:02 PM

18:35:02

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

America/New_York

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Morris Plains is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Morris Plains

Sunrise7:20 AMSolar noon12:41 PMSunset6:02 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 7 hoursUpcomingView 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
5,532
Elevation
119 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 49' N / 74° 28' W
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Clock changes in Morris Plains

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 42 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 42 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(36.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 42 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 40 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 37 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 35 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 33 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 30 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 28 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Morris Plains

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Upcoming public holidays in New Jersey

  1. Election Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

Nearby places

MorristownMorris County3 kmSParsippanyMorris County6 kmNEMadisonMorris County9 kmSERandolphMorris County9 kmWDoverMorris County10 kmNWLivingstonEssex County14 kmESummitUnion County15 kmSEScotch PlainsUnion County20 kmSEMaplewoodEssex County20 kmSESouth OrangeEssex County20 kmSEWest OrangeEssex County21 kmEWaynePassaic County21 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

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