Current local time in Dayton, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Dayton. Dayton is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Ohio |
| Population | about 466,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.75° N, 84.20° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Dayton 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 | 7:40 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 7:24 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:54 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Dayton at about 12:45 PM in mid-January, and about 1:42 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Dayton sits at 84.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Dayton time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dayton |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Covington | 79 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Fort Wayne | 168 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Indianapolis | 168 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Lexington | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Louisville | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Toledo | 220 km (137 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 Dayton in?
Dayton is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Dayton have daylight saving time?
Dayton 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 Dayton when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Dayton's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 37 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).