What time zone is Shelter Island in?

Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island?

Clocks in Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Shelter Island?

Shelter Island is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Shelter Island, Suffolk County, New York, USA

12:11:47 AM

00:11:47

Friday, November 6, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Shelter Island is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Shelter Island

Sunrise6:26 AMSolar noon11:32 AMSunset4:39 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,333
Elevation: 16 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 04' N / 72° 20' W

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Clock changes in Shelter Island

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 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, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Solar noon: 11:32 AM
Sunset: 4:39 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 13 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:57 AM – 5:08 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:24 AM – 5:40 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:52 AM – 6:12 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination7%

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Friday, November 6, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:26 AM (east, 110.7°)
Sunset: 4:39 PM (west, 249.1°)
Day length: 10 hr 13 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:32 AM (32.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:57 AM – 5:08 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:24 AM – 5:40 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:52 AM – 6:12 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (7% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:42 AM (east, 99.4°)
Moonset: 3:02 PM (west, 256.9°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, November 6	6:26 AM	4:39 PM	10 hr 13 min	2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	6:27 AM	4:38 PM	10 hr 11 min	2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	6:28 AM	4:37 PM	10 hr 08 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	6:29 AM	4:35 PM	10 hr 06 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	6:31 AM	4:34 PM	10 hr 04 min	2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	6:32 AM	4:34 PM	10 hr 02 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 12	6:33 AM	4:33 PM	10 hr 00 min	2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in New York

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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