Geographic position of Cleveland
Cleveland is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.4995° N, 81.6954° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,620 km (2,871 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,399 km (3,355 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,639 km (9,096 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,811 km (4,232 mi) west
Cleveland 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 Cleveland
With a population of 365,379, Cleveland ranks as the 59th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Cleveland
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE / KCLE) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Cleveland.
Current local time at the airport is 07:34:18.
Daylight saving time changes in Cleveland
Cleveland 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 Cleveland
Business hours in Cleveland (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 Cleveland
Compare time in Cleveland with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cleveland in?
Cleveland 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 Cleveland at UTC-4.
What time is it in Cleveland right now?
The current local time in Cleveland is 07:34:18 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cleveland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
Cleveland is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cleveland?
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the nearest airport to Cleveland, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:34:18.
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