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Time in Akron, United States
Monday, June 29, 2026
It is currently 1:54:07 PM in Akron, United States on Monday, June 29, 2026. Akron is UTC-4 (EDT) and observes daylight saving time, so the offset shifts by an hour in summer. This zone is also written as EST (Eastern Standard Time).
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The Time in Akron, Explained
A quick guide to the time in Akron, United States — its time zone, daylight saving, and how to line it up with yours.
Which time zone does Akron use?
Akron, United States runs on UTC-4 — written as EST (Eastern Standard Time). That offset is what the live clock at the top of this page uses, so the time you see always matches the real local clock in Akron.
Does Akron observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Akron shifts its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset moves by an hour between summer and winter. The clock above already accounts for it and always shows the time Akron is actually keeping today.
How do I work out Akron time from where I am?
The fastest way is a converter: pick your own zone and you’ll get the matching Akron time instantly, for any date. You can also open the full EST conversion list to compare Akron against every other zone.
What's the quickest way to keep an eye on Akron time?
The big clock at the top updates every second, so you can leave this page open and glance at it. Running an event or watching a launch from afar? Tap the fullscreen icon to throw the Akron clock onto a big screen.
Can I trust the time shown for Akron?
It’s calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone and computer rely on — not a fixed number that drifts when the rules change. So the Akron time here stays correct through daylight-saving switches and into the future.