Your TimeLOCAL
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Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
DEUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Delaware in?
Delaware is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 / UTC-4). It observes Daylight Saving Time according to standard US federal rules.
Current Local Time in Delaware
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityDoverState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Delaware
WilmingtonDE
EDTDoverDE
EDTNewarkDE
EDTMiddletownDE
EDTSmyrnaDE
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware Time Zone
Official answers regarding Delaware local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Delaware in?▼
Delaware is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 / UTC-4). It observes Daylight Saving Time according to standard US federal rules.
Does Delaware observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Delaware observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Dover, Delaware?▼
The capital of Delaware is Dover, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).