What time zone is Cheat Lake in?

Cheat 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 Cheat Lake?

Clocks in Cheat 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 Cheat Lake observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Cheat Lake?

Cheat Lake is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA

8:29:05 AM

08:29:05

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Cheat Lake is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Cheat Lake

Sunrise7:40 AMSolar noon1:03 PMSunset6:26 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: West Virginia
County: Monongalia County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 7,988
Elevation: 304 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 39° 40' N / 79° 51' W

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Clock changes in Cheat 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: 7:40 AM
Solar noon: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 46 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:12 AM – 6:53 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:41 AM – 7:25 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:09 AM – 7:56 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:40 AM (east, 105.2°)
Sunset: 6:26 PM (west, 254.6°)
Day length: 10 hr 46 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:03 PM (38.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:12 AM – 6:53 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:41 AM – 7:25 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:09 AM – 7:56 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:52 PM (east, 70.2°)
Moonset: 7:03 AM (west, 286.3°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:40 AM	6:26 PM	10 hr 46 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:41 AM	6:24 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:42 AM	6:23 PM	10 hr 41 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:43 AM	6:22 PM	10 hr 39 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:44 AM	6:20 PM	10 hr 36 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:45 AM	6:19 PM	10 hr 34 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:47 AM	6:18 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in West Virginia

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Lincoln's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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