What time is it in Scranton right now?

Scranton 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 Scranton in?

Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Scranton today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:01 AM and sets at about 8:15 PM local time in Scranton, giving roughly 14h 14m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:09 PM.

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Current local time in Scranton

Scranton 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

Scranton, Pennsylvania

10:50

Fri, Jul 31UTC−4

Scranton 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: 41.41°, -75.66°
Population: 77,118
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Scranton today

Computed from Scranton'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: 6:01 AM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Solar noon: 1:09 PM
Day length: 14h 14m
Civil dawn: 5:25 AM
Civil dusk: 8:51 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:36 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:41 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Scranton time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Scranton is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:50 AM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:50 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:50 PM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	11:50 PM	13h behind

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

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Scrantontime — questions & answers

What time is it in Scranton right now?: Scranton 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 Scranton in?: Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Scranton today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:01 AM and sets at about 8:15 PM local time in Scranton, giving roughly 14h 14m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:09 PM.