Current local time in Macon, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Macon. Macon is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Georgia |
| Population | about 105,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.85° N, 83.63° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Macon 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 | 7:38 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:26 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September equinox | 7:22 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:33 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Macon at about 12:43 PM in mid-January, and about 1:40 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 35 minutes ahead of the sun, because Macon sits at 83.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Macon time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Macon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Macon |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 130 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Augusta | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Greenville | 250 km (155 mi) | same time |
| Savannah | 254 km (158 mi) | same time |
| Montgomery | 254 km (158 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tallahassee | 274 km (170 mi) | same time |
| Columbia | 286 km (178 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 Macon in?
Macon is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Macon have daylight saving time?
Macon 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 Macon when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Macon's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 35 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).