Days in Aberdeen are currently getting shorter, about 22 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Aberdeen
Aberdeen is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.4647° N, 98.4865° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,061 km (3,145 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,958 km (3,081 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,080 km (9,370 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,689 km (4,778 mi) west
Aberdeen lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Aberdeen
The point on Earth exactly opposite Aberdeen is near Perth - when it's noon in Aberdeen, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Aberdeen
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Aberdeen is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Aberdeen
In Aberdeen, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 40m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 42m, a difference of roughly 6h 58m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Aberdeen's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Aberdeen at 45.46° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Aberdeen
With a population of 28,102, Aberdeen ranks as the 1840th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR / KABR) is a regional airport serving Aberdeen directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:26:28.
Daylight saving time changes in Aberdeen
Aberdeen uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Aberdeen
Business hours in Aberdeen (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Aberdeen
Compare time in Aberdeen with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Aberdeen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Aberdeen in?
Aberdeen follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Aberdeen at UTC-5.
What time is it in Aberdeen right now?
The current local time in Aberdeen is 09:26:28 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Aberdeen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Aberdeen is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Aberdeen?
Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) is the airport serving Aberdeen. The current local time at the airport is 09:26:28.
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