What time is it in Akron right now?

Akron is on America/New_York, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Akron in?

Akron uses the IANA time zone America/New_York, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Akron observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.

What time do the sun rise and set in Akron today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:20 AM and sets at about 8:44 PM local time in Akron, giving roughly 14h 24m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:33 PM.

United States · Ohio

Current local time in Akron

Akron keeps time on the America/New_York zone, currently UTC−4. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Akron, Ohio

05:15

Sat, Jul 25UTC−4

Akron time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/New_York
Current UTC offset: UTC−4
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−5
Country: United States
Region: Ohio
Coordinates: 41.08°, -81.52°
Population: 197,542
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Akron today

Computed from Akron's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Solar noon: 1:33 PM
Day length: 14h 24m
Civil dawn: 5:43 AM
Civil dusk: 9:20 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:55 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:09 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Akron time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Akron is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	13h behind

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Working with Akron time

Scheduling across America/New_York is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

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Akrontime — questions & answers

What time is it in Akron right now?: Akron is on America/New_York, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Akron in?: Akron uses the IANA time zone America/New_York, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Akron observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.
What time do the sun rise and set in Akron today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:20 AM and sets at about 8:44 PM local time in Akron, giving roughly 14h 24m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:33 PM.