Amherst, United States
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC-4 (EDT)
The current local time in Amherst, United States is 10:15:53.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- Population
- 122,366
- Coordinates
- 42.98° N, 78.80° W
- Time Zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
- Country Area
- 9,629,091 km²
Time Difference Between Amherst and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | Same time | |
| Time in London | 5h ahead | |
| Time in Tokyo | 13h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 14h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 12h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 3h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 6h ahead |
Weather in Amherst
Current weather conditions in Amherst including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
9°C
Overcast
Humidity
88%
Wind
12.2 km/h
Visibility
17 km
9°
6°
17°
6°
22°
9°
24°
14°
29°
16°
Cities Near Amherst
- Time in Cheektowaga9 km
- Time in Buffalo12 km
- Time in Welland37 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Amherst
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Amherst and New York
- Time difference between Amherst and London
- Time difference between Amherst and Tokyo
- Time difference between Amherst and Sydney
- Time difference between Amherst and Dubai
- Time difference between Amherst and Singapore
- Time difference between Amherst and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Amherst and Paris
Map of Amherst
Map showing the location of Amherst at coordinates 42.97839, -78.79976.
About Amherst Time
Amherst is located in Americas, United Statesand follows the America/New_York time zone. The city has a population of approximately 122,366 people.
The current local time in Amherst is determined by the America/New_York time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Amherst, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst
What time zone is Amherst in?
Amherst is in the America/New_York time zone (EDT) in United States.
What is the current UTC offset for Amherst?
Amherst is currently at UTC-4 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Amherst observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Amherst observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Amherst?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Amherst, United States, updated every second.