Current Time in Queens, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.68° N, 73.84° W
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New York
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Queens is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Queens, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Queens
Queens gets 15h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Queens is at 05:24 and sunset in Queens is at 20:28.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Queens and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Queens right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Cities Sharing Queens's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Queens.
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Prayer Times in Queens
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 03:12 | 05:23 | 12:56 | 16:56 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:12 | 05:23 | 12:56 | 16:56 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:13 | 05:24 | 12:56 | 16:56 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:13 | 05:24 | 12:56 | 16:57 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:13 | 05:24 | 12:57 | 16:57 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:13 | 05:24 | 12:57 | 16:57 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:13 | 05:24 | 12:57 | 16:57 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Queens
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14-day Forecast for Queens
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Queens
Sunrise
in Queens
↑
5:24 AM
Sunset
in Queens
↓
8:28 PM
Day Length
15h 04m
Dawn
in Queens
4:50 AM
Dusk
in Queens
9:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Queens
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:08
View the detailed moon calendar for Queens with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Queens From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,950 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,562 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,828 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,505 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,676 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,861 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 11,001 km | NE (45deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,533 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Queens?
Queens next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Queens's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Queens and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.7deg S, 106.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Queens
What time is it in Queens right now?
The current local time in Queens is 18:37 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Queens follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Queens in?
Queens uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Queens?
Is Queens on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Queens is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Queens today?
Today in Queens: sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 20:28, giving 15h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Queens tonight?
The moon phase over Queens tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Queens?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Queens, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.