Days in Bedford 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 Bedford
Bedford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.9465° N, 71.5159° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,781 km (2,971 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,238 km (3,255 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,800 km (9,196 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,827 km (3,621 mi) west
Bedford 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 Bedford
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bedford is near Perth - when it's noon in Bedford, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bedford
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bedford
Bedford is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bedford 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 Bedford
In Bedford, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 21m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 0m, a difference of roughly 6h 21m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bedford's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bedford at 42.95° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bedford
With a population of 21,188, Bedford ranks as the 2471st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bedford
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT / KMHT) is a regional airport serving Bedford directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:26:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Bedford
Bedford 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 Bedford
Business hours in Bedford (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 Bedford
Compare time in Bedford with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Bedford
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bedford in?
Bedford 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 Bedford at UTC-4.
What time is it in Bedford right now?
The current local time in Bedford is 10:26:27 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bedford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bedford 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 Bedford?
Bedford is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bedford?
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is the airport serving Bedford. The current local time at the airport is 10:26:27.
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