Days in Danbury 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 Danbury
Danbury is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.3948° N, 73.4540° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,608 km (2,863 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,411 km (3,362 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,627 km (9,089 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,134 km (3,811 mi) west
Danbury 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 Danbury
The point on Earth exactly opposite Danbury is near Perth - when it's noon in Danbury, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Danbury
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Danbury
Danbury is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Danbury 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 Danbury
In Danbury, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 10m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 10m, a difference of roughly 6h 0m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Danbury's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Danbury at 41.39° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Danbury
With a population of 84,657, Danbury ranks as the 466th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Danbury
Westchester County Airport (HPN / KHPN) is a regional airport located about 42 km (26 mi) from Danbury.
Current local time at the airport is 10:20:18.
Daylight saving time changes in Danbury
Danbury 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 Danbury
Business hours in Danbury (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 Danbury
Compare time in Danbury with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Danbury
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Danbury in?
Danbury 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 Danbury at UTC-4.
What time is it in Danbury right now?
The current local time in Danbury is 10:20:18 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Danbury observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Danbury 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 Danbury?
Danbury is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Danbury?
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport to Danbury, located about 42 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:20:18.
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