Days in Clinton are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Clinton
Clinton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.8445° N, 90.1887° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,658 km (2,894 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,361 km (3,331 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,677 km (9,120 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,479 km (4,647 mi) west
Clinton 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 Clinton
The point on Earth exactly opposite Clinton is near Perth - when it's noon in Clinton, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Clinton
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Clinton
Clinton is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Clinton 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 Clinton
In Clinton, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 13m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 8m, a difference of roughly 6h 5m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Clinton's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Clinton at 41.84° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Clinton
With a population of 26,064, Clinton ranks as the 1993rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Clinton
Quad City International Airport (MLI / KMLI) is a regional airport located about 51 km (32 mi) from Clinton.
Current local time at the airport is 09:24:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Clinton
Clinton uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Clinton
Business hours in Clinton (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Clinton
Compare time in Clinton with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Clinton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Clinton in?
Clinton follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Clinton at UTC-5.
What time is it in Clinton right now?
The current local time in Clinton is 09:24:02 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Clinton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clinton 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 Clinton?
Clinton is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Clinton?
Quad City International Airport (MLI) is the nearest airport to Clinton, located about 51 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:24:02.
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