Days in Burlington 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 Burlington
Burlington is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.3862° N, 79.8371° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,830 km (3,001 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,189 km (3,224 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,849 km (9,227 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,459 km (4,013 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.
Antipode of Burlington
The point on Earth exactly opposite Burlington is near Perth - when it's noon in Burlington, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Burlington
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Burlington
Burlington is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Burlington 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 Burlington
In Burlington, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 24m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 57m, a difference of roughly 6h 27m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Burlington's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Burlington at 43.39° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Burlington
With a population of 186,948, Burlington ranks as the 30th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Burlington
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM / CYHM) is a regional airport located about 25 km (15 mi) from Burlington.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Burlington
Burlington uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Toronto. 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:
- 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 Burlington
Compare time in Burlington with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Burlington
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Burlington in?
Burlington follows the America/Toronto 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 10:24:59 on Sunday, 20 September 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?
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) is the nearest airport to Burlington, located about 25 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:59.
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