What time zone is Welch in?

Welch currently uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.

When is the next clock change in Welch?

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

Current Time in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA

12:09:22 PM

12:09:22

Saturday, September 12, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Welch is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Welch

Sunrise7:06 AMSolar noon1:22 PMSunset7:38 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,973
Elevation: 402 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 37° 25' N / 81° 35' W

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Clock changes in Welch

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Solar noon: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 32 min2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:39 AM – 8:04 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:08 AM – 8:35 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:36 AM – 9:07 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:06 AM (east, 84.2°)
Sunset: 7:38 PM (west, 275.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 32 min2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:22 PM (56.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:39 AM – 8:04 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:08 AM – 8:35 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:36 AM – 9:07 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:39 AM (east, 97.4°)
Moonset: 8:14 PM (west, 258.9°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	7:06 AM	7:38 PM	12 hr 32 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	7:06 AM	7:36 PM	12 hr 30 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	7:07 AM	7:35 PM	12 hr 28 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	7:08 AM	7:33 PM	12 hr 25 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	7:09 AM	7:32 PM	12 hr 23 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	7:10 AM	7:30 PM	12 hr 21 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	7:11 AM	7:29 PM	12 hr 18 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in West Virginia

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Welch in?: Welch currently uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Welch?: Clocks in Welch move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Is Welch currently on daylight saving time?: Welch is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Welch right now?: Welch is currently UTC−04:00