Geographic position of Albany
Albany is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.6526° N, 73.7562° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,748 km (2,950 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,271 km (3,275 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,767 km (9,176 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,039 km (3,752 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.
Population Ranking of Albany
With a population of 101,228, Albany ranks as the 350th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Albany
Albany International Airport (ALB / KALB) is a major international airport serving Albany directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:29:14.
Daylight saving time changes in Albany
Albany 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 Albany
Business hours in Albany (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 Albany
Compare time in Albany with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Albany in?
Albany 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 Albany at UTC-4.
What time is it in Albany right now?
The current local time in Albany is 07:29:14 on Wednesday, 26 August 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-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Albany?
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the airport serving Albany. The current local time at the airport is 07:29:14.
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