Time Dover - 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 Dover?
The current time in Dover is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Dover is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Dover is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Dover is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Dover is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Dover
| 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 Dover
Today, October 11, 2026, the sun rises in Dover at 07:07 and sets at 18:29 (local time), giving 11 h 22 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:48.
More about Dover
See the location and GPS coordinates of Dover, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Dover and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Dover
What time is it in Dover right now?
The current time in Dover 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 Dover and Washington, D.C.?
Dover is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Dover observe daylight saving time?
Dover is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Dover is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Dover?
Today, October 11, 2026, the sun rises in Dover at 07:07 and sets at 18:29 (local time), giving 11 h 22 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:48.
