Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
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
MEUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Maine in?
Maine is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). Being the easternmost US state, it experiences the earliest sunrises and sunsets in the contiguous US.
Current Local Time in Maine
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityAugustaState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Maine
PortlandME
EDTLewistonME
EDTBangorME
EDTSouth PortlandME
EDTAuburnME
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maine Time Zone
Official answers regarding Maine local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Maine in?▼
Maine is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). Being the easternmost US state, it experiences the earliest sunrises and sunsets in the contiguous US.
Does Maine observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Maine 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 Augusta, Maine?▼
The capital of Maine is Augusta, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).