Current local time in Manchester, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Manchester. Manchester is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | New Hampshire |
| Population | about 153,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.00° N, 71.46° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Manchester 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 | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:06 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:13 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Manchester at about 11:54 AM in mid-January, and about 12:51 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes behind the sun, because Manchester sits at 71.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Manchester time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 42 km (26 mi) | same time |
| Salem | 70 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Boston | 80 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Worcester | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Providence | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Springfield | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| New Bedford | 155 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Hartford | 169 km (105 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 Manchester in?
Manchester is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Manchester have daylight saving time?
Manchester 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 Manchester when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Manchester's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 14 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).