Current Time in Scotia, Schenectady County, New York, USA

12:20:09 AM

00:20:09

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

America/New_York

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Scotia is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Scotia

Sunrise7:11 AMSolar noon12:41 PMSunset6:10 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
Schenectady County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
7,727
Elevation
74 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 49' N / 73° 57' W
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Clock changes in Scotia

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
10 hr 58 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination41%
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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 58 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(37.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (41% 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
10 hr 58 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 56 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 42 min2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Scotia

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Plan around Scotia

Upcoming public holidays in New York

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

Nearby places

SchenectadySchenectady County2 kmSERotterdamSchenectady County4 kmSLathamAlbany County19 kmSEWest AlbanyAlbany County22 kmSEAmsterdamMontgomery County22 kmNWCohoesAlbany County22 kmETroyRensselaer County25 kmSEAlbanyAlbany County26 kmSESaratoga SpringsSaratoga County32 kmNEGloversvilleFulton County40 kmNWQueensburyWarren County68 kmNEPittsfieldBerkshire County72 kmSE
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Frequently asked questions

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