Days in Carson City are currently getting shorter, about 17 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 Carson City
Carson City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.1638° N, 119.7674° 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 10,337 km (6,423 mi) west
Carson City 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 Carson City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Carson City is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Carson City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Carson City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Carson City
Carson City is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Carson City 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 Carson City
In Carson City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 55m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 24m, a difference of roughly 5h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Carson City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Carson City at 39.16° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Carson City
With a population of 58,639, Carson City ranks as the 790th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Carson City
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF / KTRK) is a regional airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Carson City.
Current local time at the airport is 07:21:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Carson City
Carson City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- 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-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Carson City
Business hours in Carson City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 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 Carson City
Compare time in Carson City with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Carson City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Carson City in?
Carson City follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Carson City at UTC-7.
What time is it in Carson City right now?
The current local time in Carson City is 07:21:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Carson City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Carson City 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 Carson City?
Carson City is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Carson City?
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) is the nearest airport to Carson City, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:21:26.
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