Current Time in Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio, USA

12:14:14 AM

00:14:14

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

America/New_York

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Amherst is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Amherst

Sunrise7:57 AMSolar noon1:12 PMSunset6:27 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 3 days 1 hourUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Ohio
County
Lorain County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
12,135
Elevation
210 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 23' N / 82° 13' W
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Clock changes in Amherst

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 31 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination84%
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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 31 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 31 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 28 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 26 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 23 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 16 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Amherst

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Upcoming public holidays in Ohio

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Amherst in?
Amherst 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 Amherst?
Clocks in Amherst 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 Amherst observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Amherst observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Amherst?
Amherst is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer