Days in Carlsbad are currently getting shorter, about 14 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 Carlsbad
Carlsbad is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.4207° N, 104.2288° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,609 km (2,243 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,410 km (3,983 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,628 km (8,468 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,794 km (6,086 mi) west
Carlsbad lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Carlsbad
The point on Earth exactly opposite Carlsbad is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Carlsbad, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Carlsbad
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Carlsbad
Carlsbad is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad
In Carlsbad, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 16m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 1m, a difference of roughly 4h 15m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Carlsbad's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Carlsbad at 32.42° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Carlsbad
With a population of 28,957, Carlsbad ranks as the 1785th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Carlsbad
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM / KCNM) is a regional airport serving Carlsbad directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:26:18.
Daylight saving time changes in Carlsbad
Carlsbad uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Denver. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- 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-6 / MDT to UTC-7 / MST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Carlsbad
Business hours in Carlsbad (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Carlsbad
Compare time in Carlsbad with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Carlsbad
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Carlsbad in?
Carlsbad follows the America/Denver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Carlsbad at UTC-6.
What time is it in Carlsbad right now?
The current local time in Carlsbad is 08:26:18 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Carlsbad observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Carlsbad?
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) is the airport serving Carlsbad. The current local time at the airport is 09:26:18.
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