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

6:02:39 AM

06:02:39

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Watchung is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Watchung

Sunrise6:44 AMSolar noon11:42 AMSunset4:39 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
Somerset County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
5,916
Elevation
54 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 38' N / 74° 27' W
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Clock changes in Watchung

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 55 min2 min 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 55 min2 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(30.8° 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 55 min2 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 53 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 51 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 46 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 44 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Watchung

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Upcoming public holidays in New Jersey

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

North PlainfieldSomerset County2 kmSEPlainfieldUnion County4 kmEScotch PlainsUnion County6 kmEWarren TownshipSomerset County7 kmSWSouth PlainfieldMiddlesex County7 kmSEWestfieldUnion County9 kmESummitUnion County11 kmNEIselinMiddlesex County13 kmSECranfordUnion County13 kmEEdisonMiddlesex County14 kmSMadisonMorris County14 kmNColoniaMiddlesex County14 kmSE
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Frequently asked questions

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