Needham — Local Time

12:25:23
Saturday, July 18, 2026
EDT(Eastern Daylight Time)UTC-4
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
20:18
Day Length
14h 54m
Solar Noon
12:51
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 04:50 · Civil Dusk: 20:51
05:2420:18
Golden hour · Morning
05:24 – 06:05
Golden hour · Evening
19:36 – 20:17
-2min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

EST → EDTMar 8, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour
EDT → ESTNov 1, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 106d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 16%
Moonrise: 10:07 · Moonset: 22:31
First Quarter · 3d✦ Good stargazing tonight

Time Difference

London
17:25+5h
Paris
18:25+6h
Athens
19:25+7h
Moscow
19:25+7h
Dubai
20:25+8h
Mumbai
21:55+9h 30m
Beijing
00:25+12h
Tokyo
01:25+13h
Sydney
02:25+14h

Distance Calculator

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Needham, United States
42° 17' N, 71° 14' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
51d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
86d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
116d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
131d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
160d
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Nearby Cities

Needham Heights1.4 km
EDT
Dover5.5 km
EDT
Wellesley5.0 km
EDT
Newton6.7 km
EDT
Westwood6.9 km
EDT
Newton Centre6.5 km
EDT
Dedham6.1 km
EDT
West Newton7.7 km
EDT
Newtonville8.2 km
EDT

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Needham?

The current local time in Needham, United States is displayed above in real-time. Needham uses the EDT timezone (UTC-4).

Does Needham observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Needham observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Needham?

Today in Needham, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset is at 20:18. The total day length is 14h 54m.

What is the UTC offset for Needham?

Needham is in the EDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.