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Current Local Time in Queens County

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

🌙 68°F now🕔 4:31 AM local📅 Best: June, August and October👥 2.4 million

Current local time in Queens County

4:31 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now8:31 AM
Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset7:43 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset7:43 PM
Daylight13h 31m
Solar noon12:57 PM
Golden hour (am)6:12 AM - 7:12 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:43 PM - 7:43 PM
Blue hour (am)5:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:43 PM - 8:13 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%
Moonrise5:15 PM
Moonset1:25 AM

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

Quick facts about Queens County

TypeCounty
StateNew York
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates40°43′41.5″N 73°47′41.6″W (40.7282, -73.7949)
Population2.400.000
Local time4:31 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, August and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Queens County is a county in New York. Queens County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 2.4 million.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Queens County with clear. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 66°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Queens County is June, August 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 August. The forecast high of 75°F is 6.7°F below the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Queens County today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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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 County?

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

What is the weather like in Queens County right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Queens County?

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

What time zone is Queens County in?

Queens County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:31 AM.

How many people live in Queens County?

Queens County has a population of approximately 2.4 million.

What is the nearest airport to Queens County?

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 County?

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 (us-counties) - 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 August 23, 2026 at 4:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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