Geographic position of Bloomington
Bloomington is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.1653° N, 86.5264° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,360 km (2,709 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,659 km (3,516 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,379 km (8,935 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,468 km (4,640 mi) west
Bloomington 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 Bloomington
With a population of 84,067, Bloomington ranks as the 470th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bloomington
Indianapolis International Airport (IND / KIND) is a major international airport located about 65 km (40 mi) from Bloomington.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:45.
Daylight saving time changes in Bloomington
Bloomington uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Indiana/Indianapolis. 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 Bloomington
Business hours in Bloomington (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- 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 Bloomington
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bloomington in?
Bloomington follows the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bloomington at UTC-4.
What time is it in Bloomington right now?
The current local time in Bloomington is 07:31:45 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bloomington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
Bloomington is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bloomington?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport to Bloomington, located about 65 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:45.
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