Current Time in Dover, DE
Dover is a city in Delaware, home to about 40,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:40 AM / 7:15 PM
Population
40,000
Dover vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Dover
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dover in?
Dover is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Dover observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Dover observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Dover today?
Today, sunrise in Dover is around 6:40 AM and sunset is around 7:15 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Dover?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.