Days in Bethesda 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 Bethesda
Bethesda is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.9807° N, 77.1003° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,339 km (2,696 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,679 km (3,529 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,358 km (8,922 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,672 km (4,146 mi) west
Bethesda 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 Bethesda
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bethesda is near Perth - when it's noon in Bethesda, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bethesda
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bethesda
Bethesda is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bethesda 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 Bethesda
In Bethesda, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 54m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 25m, a difference of roughly 5h 29m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bethesda's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bethesda at 38.98° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bethesda
With a population of 60,858, Bethesda ranks as the 736th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bethesda
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) is a major international airport serving Bethesda directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:22:07.
Daylight saving time changes in Bethesda
Bethesda 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 Bethesda
Business hours in Bethesda (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 Bethesda
Compare time in Bethesda with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Bethesda
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bethesda in?
Bethesda 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 Bethesda at UTC-4.
What time is it in Bethesda right now?
The current local time in Bethesda is 10:22:07 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bethesda observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bethesda 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 Bethesda?
Bethesda is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bethesda?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the airport serving Bethesda. The current local time at the airport is 10:22:07.
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