What time zone is Washington Heights in?

Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights?

Clocks in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington Heights observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Washington Heights?

Washington Heights is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Washington Heights, Orange County, New York, USA

11:39:05 PM

23:39:05

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Washington Heights is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Washington Heights

Sunrise7:10 AMSolar noon12:43 PMSunset6:14 PM

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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: 1,689
Elevation: 203 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 28' N / 74° 24' W

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Clock changes in Washington Heights

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Solar noon: 12:43 PM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 04 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:42 AM – 6:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:10 AM – 7:14 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:38 AM – 7:46 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination32%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:10 AM (east, 101.3°)
Sunset: 6:14 PM (west, 258.5°)
Day length: 11 hr 04 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:43 PM (39.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:42 AM – 6:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:10 AM – 7:14 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:38 AM – 7:46 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Moonrise: 1:17 PM (southeast, 128.4°)
Moonset: 9:54 PM (southwest, 232.2°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	7:10 AM	6:14 PM	11 hr 04 min	2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	7:12 AM	6:13 PM	11 hr 01 min	2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	7:13 AM	6:11 PM	10 hr 59 min	2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	7:14 AM	6:10 PM	10 hr 56 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	7:15 AM	6:08 PM	10 hr 53 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	7:16 AM	6:07 PM	10 hr 51 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	7:17 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 48 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in New York

Tue, Nov 3, 2026Election Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

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Frequently asked questions

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