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First in the Nation: Press Pass
Live time checks from other key political stops and state capitals.
Granite State Interactives
A unique suite of tools reflecting the seasons and culture of New Hampshire.
Current estimated fall foliage status:
Cast your simulated vote in the First-in-the-Nation Primary!
Simulated moose activity advisory:
New Hampshire
LIVE FREE OR DIE
The state motto, adopted in 1945, is a constant reminder of New Hampshire's independent spirit. It dictates a political culture that values liberty above all else, 24 hours a day.
TAX-FREE SHOPPING
Item 1 .............. $24.99
Item 2 .............. $12.50
Item 3 .............. $89.00
SUBTOTAL: .......... $126.49
SALES TAX: ........ $0.00
TOTAL: ............ $126.49
The best time to shop in New Hampshire is *anytime*. The lack of a state sales tax is a fundamental part of its economic identity.
MUD SEASON
MARCH - APRIL
The unofficial "fifth season." When the winter snows melt, the unpaved back roads that connect much of the state become a test of will and vehicle suspension. Time is measured in how long it takes to get unstuck.
WHITE MOUNTAINS LIFT PASS
VALID: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
In the winter, time in the north country is dictated by the opening and closing of the ski lifts. The "last run" at 4 PM is a daily ritual, marking the end of the day's adventure.
Town Meeting Day
A unique time for direct democracy.
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Typically held on the second Tuesday in March, this is a day when citizens in many towns gather to act as the legislative body, debating and voting on the town budget directly. It's a time when self-governance is practiced face-to-face.
ICE OUT DECLARED!
From the Lake Winnipesaukee Chronicle
An official from the Emerson Aviation company has declared "Ice Out" on Lake Winnipesaukee as of 8:47 AM this morning. This marks the earliest time the M/S Mount Washington can safely navigate all its ports, and for many, the true start of the spring season.
Maple Syrup Time
A short, critical window dictated by nature's clock.
The sap runs when the time is right: typically late February to early April, when the days are above freezing and the nights are below. This temperature swing creates the pressure that makes the sap flow, a time eagerly awaited by sugar makers.
What Time Zone is New Hampshire in?
The Granite State is unified under a single time zone.
The entire state operates on Eastern Time, observing Daylight Saving Time (EDT) in the summer and Standard Time (EST) in the winter.