Current Time in West Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, USA

6:03:12 AM

06:03:12

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

West Caldwell is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in West Caldwell

Sunrise6:44 AMSolar noon11:41 AMSunset4:38 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
Essex County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

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

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 50' N / 74° 17' W
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Clock changes in West Caldwell

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 54 min2 min 1 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 54 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(30.6° 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 54 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 49 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 47 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 45 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 43 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for West Caldwell

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Upcoming public holidays in New Jersey

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

Nearby places

LivingstonEssex County6 kmSWest OrangeEssex County7 kmSEMontclairEssex County8 kmEWaynePassaic County9 kmNOrangeEssex County10 kmSEBloomfieldEssex County10 kmSEParsippanyMorris County11 kmWCliftonPassaic County11 kmESouth OrangeEssex County11 kmSNutleyEssex County12 kmEEast OrangeEssex County12 kmSEPatersonPassaic County13 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

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