What time is it in Amherst, New York, United States?
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Sun: ↑ 07:44 ↓ 18:13 (10 h 28 m)
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-4:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
EDT
Sunrise
7:44:55 AM
Sunset
6:13:00 PM
Day Length
10 h 28 m
Population
122,366
Latitude
42.9784° N
Longitude
78.7998° W
Coordinates
42.9784° N, 78.7998° W
Time difference from Amherst
| Los Angeles | − 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 1 hours |
| New York City | 0 |
| Toronto | 0 |
| São Paulo | + 1 hours |
| London | + 4 hours |
| Paris | + 5 hours |
| Zürich | + 5 hours |
| Lagos | + 5 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 6 hours |
| Cairo | + 7 hours |
| Istanbul | + 7 hours |
| Moscow | + 7 hours |
| Dubai | + 8 hours |
| Mumbai | + 9 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 12 hours |
| Singapore | + 12 hours |
| Shanghai | + 12 hours |
| Tokyo | + 13 hours |
| Sydney | + 15 hours |
Local time in Amherst, New York, United States
Amherst, New York, United States follows Eastern Standard Time (UTCUTC-4:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Amherst, New York, United States lines up with other places in United States. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Amherst?
The current local time in Amherst, United States is 6:59:08 AM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
What time zone is Amherst in?
Amherst uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (UTC-4:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Amherst?
Amherst is UTC-4:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Amherst?
Amherst is located at 42.9784° N, 78.7998° W (latitude 42.9784° N, longitude 78.7998° W).
