Maryland Time Zone
Maryland is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for Maryland.
🗺️ Maryland Time Zone: Current local time in Maryland is shown above. Maryland follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the Maryland time zone
Maryland is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. The entire state observes Eastern Time (ET) statewide. Maryland observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Maryland Time Zone
Maryland is entirely within the Eastern Time (ET) zone with an offset of UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). Maryland observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Maryland in?
Maryland is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Maryland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Maryland observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Maryland?
The standard UTC offset for Maryland is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.