Winter Solstice in Amherst
United States — December 21, 2026
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Amherst
07:31:56
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
11:31:56
Etc/UTC
Mecca
14:31:56
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
- 122,366
- Coordinates
- 42.9784, -78.7998
Sun Times Today in Amherst
Sunrise
06:44
Solar Noon
13:16
Sunset
19:49
Golden Hour
19:11
Daylight
13h 5m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Amherst
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:03 |
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
| Dhuhr | 13:16 |
| Asr | 16:57 |
| Maghrib | 19:49 |
| Isha | 21:23 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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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.