Geographic position of Arlington
Arlington is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.7357° N, 97.1081° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,644 km (2,264 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,375 km (3,961 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,663 km (8,490 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,093 km (5,650 mi) west
Arlington lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Arlington
With a population of 388,125, Arlington ranks as the 57th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Arlington
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW / KDFW) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Arlington.
Current local time at the airport is 11:33:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Arlington
Arlington 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
Business hours in Arlington (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
Compare time in Arlington with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Arlington in?
Arlington 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 at UTC-5.
What time is it in Arlington right now?
The current local time in Arlington is 11:33:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Arlington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Arlington 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?
Arlington is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Arlington?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the nearest airport to Arlington, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:33:37.
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