What time zone is Bellefontaine in?

Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine?

Clocks in Bellefontaine 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 Bellefontaine observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Bellefontaine?

Bellefontaine is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA

10:36:02 PM

22:36:02

Friday, November 13, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Bellefontaine

Sunrise7:18 AMSolar noon12:19 PMSunset5:19 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Ohio
County: Logan County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 13,117
Elevation: 379 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 40° 21' N / 83° 45' W

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Clock changes in Bellefontaine

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
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Solar noon: 12:19 PM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 00 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:49 AM – 5:48 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:16 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:44 AM – 6:53 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination17%

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Friday, November 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:18 AM (southeast, 113.2°)
Sunset: 5:19 PM (southwest, 246.6°)
Day length: 10 hr 00 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:19 PM (31.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:49 AM – 5:48 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:16 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:44 AM – 6:53 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:29 AM (southeast, 126.2°)
Moonset: 8:27 PM (southwest, 234.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, November 13	7:18 AM	5:19 PM	10 hr 00 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 14	7:20 AM	5:18 PM	9 hr 58 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:21 AM	5:17 PM	9 hr 56 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:22 AM	5:16 PM	9 hr 54 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:23 AM	5:16 PM	9 hr 53 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:24 AM	5:15 PM	9 hr 51 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:25 AM	5:14 PM	9 hr 49 min	1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

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Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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