Current Time in South Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey, USA

6:05:19 AM

06:05:19

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

South Toms River is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in South Toms River

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:41 AMSunset4:40 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
3,736
Elevation
8 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 56' N / 74° 12' W
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Clock changes in South Toms River

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 59 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 59 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (33% 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 59 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 57 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 55 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 53 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 51 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 49 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for South Toms River

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