What time zone is West Sand Lake in?

West Sand Lake 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 West Sand Lake?

Clocks in West Sand Lake 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 West Sand Lake observe daylight saving time?

Yes. West Sand Lake observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of West Sand Lake?

West Sand Lake is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, USA

1:06:13 AM

01:06:13

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

West Sand Lake is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in West Sand Lake

Sunrise7:10 AMSolar noon12:39 PMSunset6:08 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,660
Elevation: 160 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 38' N / 73° 36' W

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Clock changes in West Sand Lake

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
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Solar noon: 12:39 PM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 59 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:41 AM – 6:37 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:08 AM – 7:10 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:36 AM – 7:42 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination41%

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:10 AM (east, 102.0°)
Sunset: 6:08 PM (west, 257.8°)
Day length: 10 hr 59 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:39 PM (37.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:41 AM – 6:37 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:08 AM – 7:10 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:36 AM – 7:42 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (41% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:01 PM (southeast, 127.0°)
Moonset: 10:46 PM (southwest, 234.3°)
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
Saturday, October 17	7:10 AM	6:08 PM	10 hr 59 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	7:11 AM	6:07 PM	10 hr 56 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	7:12 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 53 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	7:13 AM	6:04 PM	10 hr 50 min	2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	7:14 AM	6:02 PM	10 hr 48 min	2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	7:16 AM	6:01 PM	10 hr 45 min	2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	7:17 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 42 min	2 min 42 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 West Sand Lake in?: West Sand Lake 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 West Sand Lake?: Clocks in West Sand Lake 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 West Sand Lake observe daylight saving time?: Yes. West Sand Lake observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of West Sand Lake?: West Sand Lake is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer