Days in Bear are currently getting shorter, about 18 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 Bear
Bear is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.6293° N, 75.6583° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,412 km (2,741 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,607 km (3,484 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,430 km (8,966 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,487 km (4,031 mi) west
Bear 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 Bear
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bear is near Perth - when it's noon in Bear, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bear
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bear
Bear is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bear 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 Bear
In Bear, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 22m, a difference of roughly 5h 36m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bear's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bear at 39.63° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bear
With a population of 19,371, Bear ranks as the 2697th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bear
Wilmington Airport (ILG / KILG) is a regional airport serving Bear directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:19:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Bear
Bear 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 Bear
Business hours in Bear (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 Bear
Compare time in Bear with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Bear
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bear in?
Bear 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 Bear at UTC-4.
What time is it in Bear right now?
The current local time in Bear is 10:19:27 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bear observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bear 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 Bear?
Bear is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bear?
Wilmington Airport (ILG) is the airport serving Bear. The current local time at the airport is 10:19:27.
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