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
MDUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Maryland in?
Maryland is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in summer.
Current Local Time in Maryland
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityAnnapolisState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Maryland
BaltimoreMD
EDTFrederickMD
EDTRockvilleMD
EDTGaithersburgMD
EDTBowieMD
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland Time Zone
Official answers regarding Maryland local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Maryland in?▼
Maryland is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in summer.
Does Maryland observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Maryland 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 Annapolis, Maryland?▼
The capital of Maryland is Annapolis, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).