Days in Biddeford are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Biddeford
Biddeford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.4926° N, 70.4534° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,842 km (3,009 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,177 km (3,217 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,860 km (9,234 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,690 km (3,536 mi) west
Biddeford 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 Biddeford
The point on Earth exactly opposite Biddeford is near Perth - when it's noon in Biddeford, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Biddeford
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Biddeford
Biddeford is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Biddeford 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 Biddeford
In Biddeford, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 56m, a difference of roughly 6h 29m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Biddeford's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Biddeford at 43.49° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Biddeford
With a population of 21,282, Biddeford ranks as the 2461st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Biddeford
Portland International Jetport (PWM / KPWM) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Biddeford.
Current local time at the airport is 10:20:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Biddeford
Biddeford 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 Biddeford
Business hours in Biddeford (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 Biddeford
Compare time in Biddeford with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Biddeford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Biddeford in?
Biddeford 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 Biddeford at UTC-4.
What time is it in Biddeford right now?
The current local time in Biddeford is 10:20:19 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Biddeford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Biddeford 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 Biddeford?
Biddeford is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Biddeford?
Portland International Jetport (PWM) is the nearest airport to Biddeford, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:20:19.
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