Current Time in Worcester, United States 🇺🇸
The current local time in Worcester, United States is 11:06:48 (EDT) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Worcester is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 206,518. The sun rises at about 06:10 and sets at 19:25 today (13h 15m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 19:25
- 13h 15m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Worcester
Worcester, United States keeps EDT (UTC-04:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Worcester is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:10 and sets at about 19:25 local time, giving Worcester 13h 15m of daylight.
Right now it is 11:06 on Sunday in Worcester (UTC-04:00). When it is 11:06 here, it is 08:06 in Los Angeles (3h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
Need a reminder on Worcester time rather than your own clock? A browser alarm handles that as long as the tab stays open and the device is awake - here is how an online alarm clock works.
Quick scheduling notes for Worcester
- Use the America/New_York IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Worcester to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 08:06 Sun | 3h behind |
| London | 16:06 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Paris | 17:06 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Dubai | 19:06 Sun | 8h ahead |
| Mumbai | 20:36 Sun | 9.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 23:06 Sun | 12h ahead |
| Tokyo | 00:06 Mon | 13h ahead |
| Sydney | 01:06 Mon | 14h ahead |
Best next checks from Worcester
Compare Worcester with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for United States.
Business-hours overlap from Worcester
For a normal business-hours call, 12:00-17:00 in Worcester overlaps with 09:00-14:00 in Los Angeles.
| Compare with | Worcester time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 12:00-17:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 5 hours |
| London | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-11:00 | 15:00-17:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Mumbai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Worcester time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Worcester in?
Worcester uses EDT (UTC-04:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Worcester observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Worcester today?
Today the sun rises around 06:10 and sets around 19:25 in Worcester, about 13h 15m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Worcester and other cities?
When it is 11:06 in Worcester, it is 08:06 in Los Angeles (3h behind). See the table above for Worcester's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Worcester
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/New_York IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the United States time page.
Location and time-zone details for Worcester
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/New_York (UTC−05:00) |
| Coordinates | 42.26, -71.8 |
| Population signal | About 206,518 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:10, sunset 19:25, 13h 15m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/New_York time-zone page for rules, the United States country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 42.26° N, 71.8° W
Population: 206,518
Country: 🇺🇸 United States
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT