Winter Solstice in Amherst
United States — December 21, 2026
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Amherst
21:42:07
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
01:42:07
Etc/UTC
Mecca
04:42:07
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Amherst Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 39,833
- Coordinates
- 42.3672, -72.5185
Sun Times Today in Amherst
Sunrise
06:09
Solar Noon
12:50
Sunset
19:30
Golden Hour
18:53
Daylight
13h 21m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Amherst
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:28 |
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Dhuhr | 12:50 |
| Asr | 16:34 |
| Maghrib | 19:30 |
| Isha | 21:05 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
4.6°C
Low
-2.4°C
Condition
Clear
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Amherst?
- Winter Solstice in Amherst falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Amherst in?
- Amherst is in the America/New_York timezone.