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Massachusetts, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States — updated live every second. Amherst observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Amherst now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Amherst time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Amherst
What Time Is It in Amherst Right Now?
The current local time in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States is 06:48:28 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Amherst observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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06:48:28 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Amherst Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Amherst timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/New_York
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Massachusetts
Amherst is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
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Amherst Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Massachusetts
Daylight Saving Time: Amherst is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Amherst is located in United States (Massachusetts) and observes the America/New_York time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-4. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-5 standard).
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