Current local time in Lowell, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Lowell. Lowell is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Massachusetts |
| Population | about 415,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.63° N, 71.32° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Lowell 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 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:07 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| September equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:12 AM | 4:14 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lowell at about 11:54 AM in mid-January, and about 12:50 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes behind the sun, because Lowell sits at 71.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Lowell time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 38 km (23 mi) | same time |
| Boston | 39 km (24 mi) | same time |
| Manchester | 42 km (26 mi) | same time |
| Worcester | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Providence | 91 km (56 mi) | same time |
| New Bedford | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Springfield | 118 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Hartford | 148 km (92 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 Lowell in?
Lowell is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Lowell have daylight saving time?
Lowell 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 Lowell when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lowell's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 15 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).