Geographic position of Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.0884° N, 87.9806° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,685 km (2,911 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,334 km (3,314 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,704 km (9,137 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,268 km (4,516 mi) west
Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights
With a population of 75,926, Arlington Heights ranks as the 540th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Arlington Heights
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD / KORD) is a major international airport serving Arlington Heights directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:31:41.
Daylight saving time changes in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Arlington Heights
Business hours in Arlington Heights (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Arlington Heights
Compare time in Arlington Heights with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Arlington Heights in?
Arlington Heights follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Arlington Heights at UTC-5.
What time is it in Arlington Heights right now?
The current local time in Arlington Heights is 06:31:41 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Arlington Heights observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Arlington Heights?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the airport serving Arlington Heights. The current local time at the airport is 06:31:41.
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