District in New York City

Current Local Time in Queens

Current local time and time zone in Queens, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 44°F now🕔 5:15 PM local📅 Best: June, September and October

Current local time in Queens

5:15 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now9:15 PM
Sunrise7:21 AM
Sunset5:56 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:21 AM
Sunset5:56 PM
Daylight10h 35m
Solar noon12:38 PM
Golden hour (am)7:21 AM - 8:21 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:56 PM - 5:56 PM
Blue hour (am)6:51 AM - 7:21 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:56 PM - 6:26 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 95%
Moonrise7:25 PM
Moonset10:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Queens

TypeDistrict
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates40°43′41.5″N 73°47′41.6″W (40.7282, -73.7949)
Known forthe most diverse borough and both airports
Local time5:15 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, September and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Queens is a district in New York City. Queens is a district known for the most diverse borough and both airports.

Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Queens with clear. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 44°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Queens is June, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.

The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Central Park, Empire State Building, Times Square and Hudson River.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 5.6°F below the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Queens today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 40°43′41.5″N 73°47′41.6″W (40.7282, -73.7949)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Queens?

Queens is a district in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.7282, -73.7949. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Queens right now?

It is currently 44°F (7°C) with clear. Humidity is 75% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Queens?

June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Queens, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Queens in?

Queens observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:15 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Queens?

The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5 mi away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 6 mi away and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 20 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Queens?

Popular options include Central Park, Empire State Building, Times Square, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 28, 2026 at 5:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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