Days in Anderson are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Anderson
Anderson is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.5034° N, 82.6501° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,841 km (2,387 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,178 km (3,839 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,860 km (8,612 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,582 km (4,711 mi) west
Anderson lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Anderson
The point on Earth exactly opposite Anderson is near Perth - when it's noon in Anderson, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Anderson
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Anderson
Anderson is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Anderson 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 Anderson
In Anderson, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 50m, a difference of roughly 4h 38m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Anderson's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Anderson at 34.50° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Anderson
With a population of 27,335, Anderson ranks as the 1902nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Anderson
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP / KGSP) is a regional airport located about 59 km (37 mi) from Anderson.
Current local time at the airport is 10:25:42.
Daylight saving time changes in Anderson
Anderson 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 Anderson
Business hours in Anderson (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 Anderson
Compare time in Anderson with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Anderson
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Anderson in?
Anderson 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 Anderson at UTC-4.
What time is it in Anderson right now?
The current local time in Anderson is 10:25:42 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Anderson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Anderson 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 Anderson?
Anderson is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Anderson?
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is the nearest airport to Anderson, located about 59 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:25:42.
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