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 backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)

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

11:38:11 PM

23:38:11

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Shelter Island is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Shelter Island

Sunrise7:02 AMSolar noon12:34 PMSunset6:07 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, 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
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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: 7:02 AM
Solar noon: 12:34 PM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 05 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:34 AM – 6:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:02 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:30 AM – 7:38 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination32%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:02 AM (east, 101.2°)
Sunset: 6:07 PM (west, 258.6°)
Day length: 11 hr 05 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:34 PM (39.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:34 AM – 6:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:02 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:30 AM – 7:38 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Moonrise: 1:06 PM (southeast, 128.1°)
Moonset: 9:48 PM (southwest, 232.4°)
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	7:02 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 05 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	7:03 AM	6:05 PM	11 hr 02 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	7:04 AM	6:04 PM	11 hr 00 min	2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	7:05 AM	6:02 PM	10 hr 57 min	2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	7:06 AM	6:01 PM	10 hr 55 min	2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	7:07 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 52 min	2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	7:08 AM	5:58 PM	10 hr 49 min	2 min 34 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 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 backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
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