Maine Info
Abbreviation:
ME
State capital:
Augusta
Population:
1,400,000
Largest city:
Portland (70,000)
State bird:
Black-capped Chickadee
State flower:
White Pine Cone and Tassel
State tree:
Eastern White Pine
Local facts for Maine
What time zone does Maine use?
Maine is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET), which is Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) during the winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during the summer.
Does Maine observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Yes, Maine observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are set forward 1 hour in March to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) and set back 1 hour in November to Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5).
What is the time difference between Maine and California?
Maine is 3 hours ahead of California, which is in the Pacific Time Zone. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in Maine (Eastern Time), it is 9:00 AM in California (Pacific Time).
Are there any states that share the same time zone as Maine?
Yes, Maine shares the Eastern Time Zone with several other states, including New York, Florida, and Rhode Island.