Days in Colchester are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Colchester
Colchester is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.5439° N, 73.1479° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,959 km (3,081 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,060 km (3,144 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,977 km (9,306 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,803 km (3,606 mi) west
Colchester 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 Colchester
The point on Earth exactly opposite Colchester is near Perth - when it's noon in Colchester, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Colchester
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Colchester
Colchester is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Colchester 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 Colchester
In Colchester, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 33m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 49m, a difference of roughly 6h 44m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Colchester's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Colchester at 44.54° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Colchester
With a population of 16,986, Colchester ranks as the 3034th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Colchester
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV / KBTV) is a regional airport serving Colchester directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:22:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Colchester
Colchester 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 Colchester
Business hours in Colchester (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 Colchester
Compare time in Colchester with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Colchester
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Colchester in?
Colchester 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 Colchester at UTC-4.
What time is it in Colchester right now?
The current local time in Colchester is 10:22:49 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Colchester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Colchester 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 Colchester?
Colchester is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Colchester?
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) is the airport serving Colchester. The current local time at the airport is 10:22:49.
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