What time zone is Kensington in?

Kensington 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 Kensington?

Clocks in Kensington 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 Kensington observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Kensington?

Kensington is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Kensington, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

12:04:16 PM

12:04:16

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Kensington

Sunrise6:31 AMSolar noon11:44 AMSunset4:55 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Pennsylvania
County: Philadelphia County
Place type: Neighborhood or section
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 5,590
Elevation: 12 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 39° 59' N / 75° 07' W

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Clock changes in Kensington

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 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, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Solar noon: 11:44 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 24 min2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:03 AM – 5:23 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:31 AM – 5:55 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:00 AM – 6:27 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination30%

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:31 AM (east, 109.2°)
Sunset: 4:55 PM (west, 250.6°)
Day length: 10 hr 24 min2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:44 AM (34.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:03 AM – 5:23 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:31 AM – 5:55 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:00 AM – 6:27 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:32 AM (east, 74.5°)
Moonset: 2:06 PM (west, 281.1°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, November 3	6:31 AM	4:55 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:33 AM	4:54 PM	10 hr 22 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	6:34 AM	4:53 PM	10 hr 19 min	2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	6:35 AM	4:52 PM	10 hr 17 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	6:36 AM	4:51 PM	10 hr 15 min	2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	6:37 AM	4:50 PM	10 hr 13 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	6:38 AM	4:49 PM	10 hr 11 min	2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Pennsylvania

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