What time is it in Erie right now?

Erie 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 Erie in?

Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:17 AM and sets at about 8:35 PM local time in Erie, giving roughly 14h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:27 PM.

United States · Pennsylvania

Current local time in Erie

Erie 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

Erie, Pennsylvania

11:56

Fri, Jul 31UTC−4

Erie 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: Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 42.13°, -80.09°
Population: 99,475
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Erie today

Computed from Erie'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: 6:17 AM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Solar noon: 1:27 PM
Day length: 14h 18m
Civil dawn: 5:40 AM
Civil dusk: 9:11 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:52 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:00 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Erie time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Erie is
Los AngelesUnited States	08:56 AM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	04:56 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	07:56 PM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	12:56 AM	13h behind

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

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Erietime — questions & answers

What time is it in Erie right now?: Erie 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 Erie in?: Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:17 AM and sets at about 8:35 PM local time in Erie, giving roughly 14h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:27 PM.