Days in Bend are currently getting shorter, about 22 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 Bend
Bend is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.0582° N, 121.3153° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,905 km (3,048 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,114 km (3,178 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,923 km (9,273 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,705 km (6,030 mi) west
Bend 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 Bend
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bend is near Durban - when it's noon in Bend, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bend
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bend
Bend is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bend 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 Bend
In Bend, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 29m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 52m, a difference of roughly 6h 37m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bend's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bend at 44.06° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bend
With a population of 87,014, Bend ranks as the 447th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bend
Roberts Field (RDM / KRDM) is a regional airport located about 26 km (16 mi) from Bend.
Current local time at the airport is 07:19:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Bend
Bend uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- 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-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Bend
Business hours in Bend (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 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 Bend
Compare time in Bend with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Bend
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bend in?
Bend follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bend at UTC-7.
What time is it in Bend right now?
The current local time in Bend is 07:19:27 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bend observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bend 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 Bend?
Bend is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bend?
Roberts Field (RDM) is the nearest airport to Bend, located about 26 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:19:27.
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