What time zone is New Fairfield in?

New Fairfield uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.

When is the next clock change in New Fairfield?

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

Does New Fairfield observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New Fairfield observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of New Fairfield?

New Fairfield is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in New Fairfield, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, USA

8:10:24 AM

08:10:24

Friday, October 30, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

New Fairfield is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in New Fairfield

Sunrise7:23 AMSolar noon12:37 PMSunset5:51 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Connecticut
County: Western Connecticut Planning Region
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 14,126
Elevation: 182 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 27' N / 73° 29' W

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Clock changes in New Fairfield

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

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

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Solar noon: 12:37 PM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 28 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:54 AM – 6:19 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:22 AM – 6:52 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:49 AM – 7:24 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination74%

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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:23 AM (east, 107.9°)
Sunset: 5:51 PM (west, 251.9°)
Day length: 10 hr 28 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:37 PM (34.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:54 AM – 6:19 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:22 AM – 6:52 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 7:24 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:38 PM (northeast, 54.2°)
Moonset: 12:42 PM (northwest, 307.0°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 30	7:23 AM	5:51 PM	10 hr 28 min	2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:24 AM	5:49 PM	10 hr 25 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:25 AM	4:48 PM	10 hr 23 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:26 AM	4:47 PM	10 hr 21 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:28 AM	4:46 PM	10 hr 18 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:29 AM	4:45 PM	10 hr 16 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	6:30 AM	4:43 PM	10 hr 13 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Connecticut

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is New Fairfield in?: New Fairfield uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in New Fairfield?: Clocks in New Fairfield move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does New Fairfield observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New Fairfield observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of New Fairfield?: New Fairfield is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer