Current local time in Baltimore, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Baltimore. Baltimore is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Maryland |
| Population | about 1.4 million |
| Coordinates | 39.30° N, 76.62° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Baltimore uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| September equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:22 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Baltimore at about 12:15 PM in mid-January, and about 1:12 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Baltimore sits at 76.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Baltimore time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | 56 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Alexandria | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| York | 74 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Lancaster | 86 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Wilmington | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Harrisburg | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Philadelphia | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Allentown | 173 km (108 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Baltimore in?
Baltimore is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Baltimore have daylight saving time?
Baltimore uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Baltimore when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Baltimore's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).