Geographic position of Altoona
Altoona is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.5187° N, 78.3947° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,511 km (2,803 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,508 km (3,423 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,529 km (9,028 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,634 km (4,122 mi) west
Altoona 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 Altoona
With a population of 45,344, Altoona ranks as the 1082nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Altoona
Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO / KAOO) is a regional airport located about 26 km (16 mi) from Altoona.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:51.
Daylight saving time changes in Altoona
Altoona 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 Altoona
Business hours in Altoona (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 Altoona
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Altoona in?
Altoona 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 Altoona at UTC-4.
What time is it in Altoona right now?
The current local time in Altoona is 07:30:51 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Altoona observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Altoona 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 Altoona?
Altoona is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Altoona?
Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO) is the nearest airport to Altoona, located about 26 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:51.
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