Geographic position of Burlington
Burlington is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.0957° N, 79.4378° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,018 km (2,497 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,001 km (3,729 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,037 km (8,722 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,145 km (4,440 mi) west
Burlington 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 Burlington
With a population of 52,472, Burlington ranks as the 916th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Burlington
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO / KGSO) is a major international airport located about 45 km (28 mi) from Burlington.
Current local time at the airport is 07:32:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Burlington
Burlington 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 Burlington
Business hours in Burlington (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 Burlington
Compare time in Burlington with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Burlington in?
Burlington 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 Burlington at UTC-4.
What time is it in Burlington right now?
The current local time in Burlington is 07:32:06 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Burlington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Burlington 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 Burlington?
Burlington is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Burlington?
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is the nearest airport to Burlington, located about 45 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:32:06.
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