Current Time in Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York, USA

11:24:29 PM

23:24:29

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Riverhead

Sunrise6:26 AMSolar noon11:34 AMSunset4:41 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 128 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
New York
County
Suffolk County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
13,299
Elevation
4 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 55' N / 72° 39' W
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Clock changes in Riverhead

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
10 hr 16 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination13%
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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 16 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(33.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 16 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 13 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 09 min2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 07 min2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 05 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 02 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Riverhead

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Upcoming public holidays in New York

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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