Geographic position of Akron
Akron is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.0814° N, 81.5190° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,573 km (2,842 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,446 km (3,384 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,592 km (9,067 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,840 km (4,250 mi) west
Akron lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Akron
With a population of 197,542, Akron ranks as the 138th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Akron
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK / KCAK) is a regional airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Akron.
Current local time at the airport is 07:32:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Akron
Akron uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- 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-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Akron
Business hours in Akron (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 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 Akron
Compare time in Akron with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Akron in?
Akron follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Akron at UTC-4.
What time is it in Akron right now?
The current local time in Akron is 07:32:44 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Akron observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Akron 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 Akron?
Akron is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Akron?
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) is the nearest airport to Akron, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:32:44.
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