Days in Badger are currently getting shorter, about 47 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 Badger
Badger is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 64.8000° N, 147.5333° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 7,214 km (4,483 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 2,805 km (1,743 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 17,232 km (10,707 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,993 km (4,345 mi) west
Badger lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Badger
The point on Earth exactly opposite Badger is near Gqeberha - when it's noon in Badger, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Badger
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Badger
Badger is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Badger 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 Badger
In Badger, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 21h 48m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 3h 43m, a difference of roughly 18h 5m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Badger's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Badger at 64.80° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Badger
With a population of 19,482, Badger ranks as the 2680th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Badger
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI / PAFA) is a regional airport serving Badger directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:19:36.
Daylight saving time changes in Badger
Badger uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Anchorage. The current local offset is UTC-8 / AKDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-9 / AKST to UTC-8 / AKDT.
- 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-8 / AKDT to UTC-9 / AKST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Badger
Business hours in Badger (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Tokyo: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 3:00 AM (next day) - 11:00 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 Badger
Compare time in Badger with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Badger
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Badger in?
Badger follows the America/Anchorage time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Badger at UTC-8.
What time is it in Badger right now?
The current local time in Badger is 06:19:36 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Badger observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Badger 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 Badger?
Badger is currently UTC-8, meaning local time is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Badger?
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is the airport serving Badger. The current local time at the airport is 06:19:36.
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