Current Time in Benton, Polk County, Tennessee, USA

4:37:58 AM

04:37:58

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Benton

Sunrise7:11 AMSolar noon12:22 PMSunset5:33 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 120 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Tennessee
County
Polk County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,292
Elevation
226 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
35° 10' N / 84° 39' W
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Clock changes in Benton

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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 22 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination17%
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Friday, November 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 22 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(36.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 22 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 16 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min1 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 13 min1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Benton

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Upcoming public holidays in Tennessee

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Eve
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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