Geographic position of Dayton
Dayton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.7590° N, 84.1916° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,426 km (2,750 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,593 km (3,475 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,445 km (8,976 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,205 km (4,477 mi) west
Dayton 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 Dayton
With a population of 135,512, Dayton ranks as the 227th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dayton
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY / KDAY) is a regional airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Dayton.
Current local time at the airport is 07:33:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Dayton
Dayton 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 Dayton
Business hours in Dayton (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 Dayton
Compare time in Dayton with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dayton in?
Dayton 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 Dayton at UTC-4.
What time is it in Dayton right now?
The current local time in Dayton is 07:33:44 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dayton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dayton 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 Dayton?
Dayton is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dayton?
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is the nearest airport to Dayton, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:33:44.
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