Current Time in Chester, Orange County, New York, USA

11:36:58 PM

23:36:58

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Chester is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chester

Sunrise7:10 AMSolar noon12:42 PMSunset6:14 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 15 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
New York
County
Orange County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
3,918
Elevation
146 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 21' N / 74° 16' W
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Clock changes in Chester

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
11 hr 04 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination32%
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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 04 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(39.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 04 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 02 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 59 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 56 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 54 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Chester

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Plan around Chester

Upcoming public holidays in New York

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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