Days in Albany are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Albany
Albany is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.6365° N, 123.1059° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,969 km (3,088 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,050 km (3,138 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,988 km (9,313 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,752 km (6,060 mi) west
Albany 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 Albany
The point on Earth exactly opposite Albany is near Durban - when it's noon in Albany, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Albany
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Albany
Albany is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Albany 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 Albany
In Albany, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 34m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 48m, a difference of roughly 6h 46m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Albany's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Albany at 44.64° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Albany
With a population of 52,175, Albany ranks as the 924th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Albany
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE / KSLE) is a regional airport located about 31 km (20 mi) from Albany.
Current local time at the airport is 07:24:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Albany
Albany uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- 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-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Albany
Business hours in Albany (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 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 Albany
Compare time in Albany with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Albany
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Albany in?
Albany follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Albany at UTC-7.
What time is it in Albany right now?
The current local time in Albany is 07:24:12 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Albany observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Albany 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 Albany?
Albany is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Albany?
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) is the nearest airport to Albany, located about 31 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:24:12.
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