What time is it in Albany right now?

Albany 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 Albany in?

Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:56 AM and sets at about 8:29 PM local time in Albany, giving roughly 13h 33m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:43 PM.

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Current local time in Albany

Albany 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

Albany, Georgia

10:55

Fri, Jul 31UTC−4

Albany 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: Georgia
Coordinates: 31.58°, -84.16°
Population: 74,843
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Albany today

Computed from Albany'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: 6:56 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Solar noon: 1:43 PM
Day length: 13h 33m
Civil dawn: 6:25 AM
Civil dusk: 8:59 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:26 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:59 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Albany time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Albany is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:55 AM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:55 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:55 PM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	11:55 PM	13h behind

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Working with Albany 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.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Albany and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/New_York.Track clock changesSee exactly when Albany next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Albany beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Albany offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/New_York baked in, not guessed.

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Albanytime — questions & answers

What time is it in Albany right now?: Albany 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 Albany in?: Albany 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 Albany 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 Albany today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:56 AM and sets at about 8:29 PM local time in Albany, giving roughly 13h 33m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:43 PM.