Time Connecticut - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 4 h (EDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 5 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 4 h (EDT) |
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What time is it in Connecticut?
The current time in Connecticut is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Connecticut is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Connecticut is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Connecticut is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Connecticut is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Connecticut
| Time zone | America/New_York |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −4:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Connecticut
Today, October 18, 2026, the sun rises in Connecticut at 07:06 and sets at 18:05 (local time), giving 10 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:35.
More about Connecticut
See the location and GPS coordinates of Connecticut, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Connecticut and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Connecticut
What time is it in Connecticut right now?
The current time in Connecticut is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/New_York time zone.
What is the time difference between Connecticut and Washington, D.C.?
Connecticut is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Connecticut observe daylight saving time?
Connecticut is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Connecticut is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Connecticut?
Today, October 18, 2026, the sun rises in Connecticut at 07:06 and sets at 18:05 (local time), giving 10 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:35.
