Time in Dayton, United States now
9:31:18 AM
Saturday, July 11, 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
↑ 6:18 AM ↓ 9:06 PM
Day length 14h 47m
Solar noon 1:42 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Ohio (8)
Dayton facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Coordinates
- 39.7590, -84.1916
- Population
- 135,512
Frequently asked
What time is it in Dayton right now?
The current local time in Dayton is shown above and updates live every second. Dayton is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Dayton in?
Dayton uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Dayton on daylight saving time?
Yes. Dayton is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Dayton and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Dayton (Los Angeles is currently 6:31 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
