Days in Derby are currently getting shorter, about 17 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 Derby
Derby is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.5456° N, 97.2689° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,180 km (2,597 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,839 km (3,628 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,198 km (8,822 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,585 km (5,334 mi) west
Derby 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 Derby
The point on Earth exactly opposite Derby is near Perth - when it's noon in Derby, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Derby
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Derby
Derby is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Derby 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 Derby
In Derby, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 45m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 34m, a difference of roughly 5h 11m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Derby's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Derby at 37.55° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Derby
With a population of 23,509, Derby ranks as the 2223rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Derby
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT / KICT) is a regional airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Derby.
Current local time at the airport is 09:21:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Derby
Derby 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 Derby
Business hours in Derby (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 Derby
Compare time in Derby with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Derby
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Derby in?
Derby 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 Derby at UTC-5.
What time is it in Derby right now?
The current local time in Derby is 09:21:59 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Derby observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Derby 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 Derby?
Derby is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Derby?
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) is the nearest airport to Derby, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:21:59.
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