Current Time in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA

8:35:25 PM

20:35:25

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

America/New_York

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Raritan is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Raritan

Sunrise7:20 AMSolar noon12:42 PMSunset6:03 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 5 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
New Jersey
County
Somerset County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
8,031
Elevation
21 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 34' N / 74° 37' W
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Clock changes in Raritan

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 43 min2 min 28 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 43 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(37.2° 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 43 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 41 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 38 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 36 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 33 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 31 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 29 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Raritan

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Upcoming public holidays in New Jersey

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

Nearby places

BridgewaterSomerset County4 kmNWarren TownshipSomerset County11 kmNESomersetSomerset County15 kmSEVoorheesSomerset County16 kmSENew BrunswickMiddlesex County18 kmSENorth PlainfieldSomerset County19 kmESouth PlainfieldMiddlesex County19 kmEEdisonMiddlesex County19 kmEPlainfieldUnion County20 kmEPiscatawayMiddlesex County21 kmEScotch PlainsUnion County23 kmNEEast BrunswickMiddlesex County24 kmSE
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Frequently asked questions

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