Geographic position of Bethlehem
Bethlehem is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.6259° N, 75.3705° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,522 km (2,810 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,496 km (3,415 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,541 km (9,035 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,368 km (3,957 mi) west
Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem
With a population of 74,892, Bethlehem ranks as the 553rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE / KABE) is a regional airport serving Bethlehem directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:29:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Bethlehem
Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem
Business hours in Bethlehem (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 Bethlehem
Compare time in Bethlehem with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bethlehem in?
Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem at UTC-4.
What time is it in Bethlehem right now?
The current local time in Bethlehem is 07:29:23 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bethlehem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem?
Bethlehem is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bethlehem?
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is the airport serving Bethlehem. The current local time at the airport is 07:29:23.
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