Time in Amherst, United States now
4:41:34 AM
Sunday, July 5, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:42 AM ↓ 8:57 PM
Day length 15h 15m
Solar noon 1:19 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in New York (8)
Amherst facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Coordinates
- 42.9784, -78.7998
- Population
- 122,366
Frequently asked
What time is it in Amherst right now?
The current local time in Amherst is shown above and updates live every second. Amherst is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Amherst in?
Amherst uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Amherst on daylight saving time?
Yes. Amherst is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Amherst and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Amherst (Los Angeles is currently 1:41 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
