Days in Dothan are currently getting shorter, about 13 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 Dothan
Dothan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.2232° N, 85.3905° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,476 km (2,160 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,543 km (4,066 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,495 km (8,385 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,129 km (5,051 mi) west
Dothan lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Dothan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Dothan is near Perth - when it's noon in Dothan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Dothan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Dothan
Dothan is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Dothan 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 Dothan
In Dothan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 10m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 7m, a difference of roughly 4h 3m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Dothan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Dothan at 31.22° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Dothan
With a population of 68,567, Dothan ranks as the 620th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Dothan
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN / KDHN) is a regional airport serving Dothan directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:19:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Dothan
Dothan 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 Dothan
Business hours in Dothan (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 Dothan
Compare time in Dothan with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Dothan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dothan in?
Dothan 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 Dothan at UTC-5.
What time is it in Dothan right now?
The current local time in Dothan is 09:19:37 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dothan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dothan 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 Dothan?
Dothan is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dothan?
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) is the airport serving Dothan. The current local time at the airport is 09:19:37.
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