Standard time applies in Baltimore right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Baltimore and your time
Baltimore at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Maryland |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 39.29° N, 76.61° W |
Which time zone Baltimore uses
Baltimore follows the America/New_York time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC−4 (EDT)) lasts until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States spans 6 offsets. Baltimore shares its time with the capital, Washington D.C.
Clock changes in Baltimore, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
How far ahead or behind Baltimore is
A 9:00 AM start in Baltimore is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Baltimore
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Baltimore is at 5:39 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:37 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Baltimore
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:10 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:40 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:23 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Baltimore
Baltimore lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time and 1:05 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Baltimore
Every city below shares Baltimore’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Philadelphia | 144 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Allentown | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Richmond | 207 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Edison | 232 km (144 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| East Hampton | 252 km (156 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Staten Island | 254 km (158 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Newport News | 257 km (160 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/New_York time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/New_York just like Baltimore.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Baltimore today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in Baltimore
- Convert a time to or from Baltimore: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Baltimore to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Baltimore and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Baltimore in?
Baltimore uses the America/New_York time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Baltimore?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Baltimore and London?
Baltimore is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Baltimore and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Baltimore on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. Baltimore and Washington D.C. both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Baltimore?
About 14 hours 56 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.