Geographic position of Bensalem
Bensalem is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.1046° N, 74.9513° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,464 km (2,774 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,554 km (3,451 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,483 km (8,999 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,382 km (3,966 mi) west
Bensalem lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Bensalem
With a population of 60,427, Bensalem ranks as the 752nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bensalem
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN / KTTN) is a regional airport located about 22 km (14 mi) from Bensalem.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Bensalem
Bensalem 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 Bensalem
Business hours in Bensalem (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 Bensalem
Compare time in Bensalem with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bensalem in?
Bensalem 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 Bensalem at UTC-4.
What time is it in Bensalem right now?
The current local time in Bensalem is 07:30:23 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bensalem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bensalem 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 Bensalem?
Bensalem is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bensalem?
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) is the nearest airport to Bensalem, located about 22 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:23.
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