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Massachusetts, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States — updated live every second. New Bedford observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in New Bedford now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare New Bedford time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in New Bedford
What Time Is It in New Bedford Right Now?
The current local time in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States is 08:40:11 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. New Bedford 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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08:40:11 PM
EDT · UTC-4
New Bedford Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and New Bedford 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
New Bedford 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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New Bedford 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: New Bedford is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
New Bedford 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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