Current Time in Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA

11:09:01 AM

11:09:01

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Hershey is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Hershey

Sunrise6:38 AMSolar noon11:50 AMSunset5:01 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 130 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Pennsylvania
County
Dauphin County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
14,257
Elevation
129 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 17' N / 76° 39' W
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Clock changes in Hershey

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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 23 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination30%
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 23 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(34.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 23 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 16 min2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 09 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Hershey

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Upcoming public holidays in Pennsylvania

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

Nearby places

HarrisburgDauphin County20 kmWLebanonLebanon County21 kmEYorkYork County37 kmSLancasterLancaster County40 kmSECarlisleCumberland County47 kmWHanoverYork County61 kmSWReadingBerks County62 kmEWestminsterCarroll County84 kmSNorth Bel AirHarford County87 kmS
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Hershey in?
Hershey 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 Hershey?
Clocks in Hershey move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Hershey observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hershey observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Hershey?
Hershey is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer