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

2:11:05 PM

14:11:05

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

America/New_York

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Rockaway is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rockaway

Sunrise7:20 AMSolar noon12:42 PMSunset6:02 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 11 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
6,494
Elevation
173 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 54' N / 74° 30' W
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Clock changes in Rockaway

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 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 42 min2 min 31 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 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 40 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 37 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 35 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 30 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 27 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rockaway

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Upcoming public holidays in New Jersey

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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