Days in Augusta are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Augusta
Augusta is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.3106° N, 69.7795° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,933 km (3,065 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,086 km (3,160 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,951 km (9,290 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,558 km (3,454 mi) west
Augusta lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Augusta
The point on Earth exactly opposite Augusta is near Perth - when it's noon in Augusta, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Augusta
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Augusta
Augusta is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Augusta 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 Augusta
In Augusta, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 31m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 51m, a difference of roughly 6h 40m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Augusta's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Augusta at 44.31° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Augusta
With a population of 18,899, Augusta ranks as the 2782nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Augusta
Augusta State Airport (AUG / KAUG) is a regional airport serving Augusta directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:21:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Augusta
Augusta 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 Augusta
Business hours in Augusta (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 Augusta
Compare time in Augusta with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Augusta
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Augusta in?
Augusta 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 Augusta at UTC-4.
What time is it in Augusta right now?
The current local time in Augusta is 10:21:23 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Augusta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Augusta 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 Augusta?
Augusta is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Augusta?
Augusta State Airport (AUG) is the airport serving Augusta. The current local time at the airport is 10:21:23.
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