Geographic position of Carmel
Carmel is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.9784° N, 86.1180° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,450 km (2,765 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,568 km (3,460 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,469 km (8,991 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,346 km (4,565 mi) west
Carmel 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 Carmel
With a population of 88,713, Carmel ranks as the 423rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Carmel
Indianapolis International Airport (IND / KIND) is a major international airport located about 33 km (20 mi) from Carmel.
Current local time at the airport is 07:28:21.
Daylight saving time changes in Carmel
Carmel 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 Carmel
Business hours in Carmel (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 Carmel
Compare time in Carmel with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Carmel in?
Carmel 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 Carmel at UTC-4.
What time is it in Carmel right now?
The current local time in Carmel is 07:28:21 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Carmel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Carmel 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 Carmel?
Carmel is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Carmel?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport to Carmel, located about 33 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:28:21.
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