Current local time in Cleveland, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Cleveland. Cleveland is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Ohio |
| Population | about 1.2 million |
| Coordinates | 41.47° N, 81.69° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Cleveland 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 | 7:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:53 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 7:14 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:49 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cleveland at about 12:35 PM in mid-January, and about 1:32 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 27 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cleveland sits at 81.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Cleveland time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 47 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Canton | 79 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Youngstown | 97 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Windsor, Canada | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Detroit | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Erie | 152 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Toledo | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| London, Canada | 171 km (106 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 Cleveland in?
Cleveland is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Cleveland have daylight saving time?
Cleveland 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 Cleveland when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cleveland's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 27 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).