Geographic position of Dale City
Dale City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.6371° N, 77.3111° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,301 km (2,673 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,718 km (3,553 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,320 km (8,898 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,723 km (4,177 mi) west
Dale City 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 Dale City
With a population of 65,969, Dale City ranks as the 657th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dale City
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) is a major international airport located about 34 km (21 mi) from Dale City.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:41.
Daylight saving time changes in Dale City
Dale City 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 Dale City
Business hours in Dale City (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 Dale City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dale City in?
Dale City 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 Dale City at UTC-4.
What time is it in Dale City right now?
The current local time in Dale City is 07:31:41 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dale City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dale 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 Dale City?
Dale City is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dale City?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport to Dale City, located about 34 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:41.
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