What time zone is Mercersburg in?

Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg?

Clocks in Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Mercersburg?

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

Current Time in Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA

12:05:49 PM

12:05:49

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Mercersburg

Sunrise6:42 AMSolar noon11:55 AMSunset5:07 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,558
Elevation: 173 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 39° 49' N / 77° 54' W

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Clock changes in Mercersburg

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
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Solar noon: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 24 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:14 AM – 5:35 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:42 AM – 6:07 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:11 AM – 6:38 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination30%

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:42 AM (east, 109.2°)
Sunset: 5:07 PM (west, 250.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 24 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:55 AM (35.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:14 AM – 5:35 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:42 AM – 6:07 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:11 AM – 6:38 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:44 AM (east, 74.6°)
Moonset: 2:17 PM (west, 281.0°)
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	6:42 AM	5:07 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:43 AM	5:05 PM	10 hr 22 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	6:45 AM	5:04 PM	10 hr 20 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	6:46 AM	5:03 PM	10 hr 18 min	2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	6:47 AM	5:02 PM	10 hr 15 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	6:48 AM	5:01 PM	10 hr 13 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	6:49 AM	5:00 PM	10 hr 11 min	2 min 7 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 Mercersburg in?: Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg?: Clocks in Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Mercersburg observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Mercersburg?: Mercersburg is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer