Days in Elizabethtown are currently getting shorter, about 16 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 Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.6940° N, 85.8591° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,196 km (2,607 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,823 km (3,618 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,215 km (8,833 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,563 km (4,699 mi) west
Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown
The point on Earth exactly opposite Elizabethtown is near Perth - when it's noon in Elizabethtown, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Elizabethtown
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown
In Elizabethtown, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 46m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 33m, a difference of roughly 5h 13m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Elizabethtown's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Elizabethtown at 37.69° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Elizabethtown
With a population of 29,678, Elizabethtown ranks as the 1740th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Elizabethtown
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF / KSDF) is a major international airport located about 54 km (34 mi) from Elizabethtown.
Current local time at the airport is 10:22:13.
Daylight saving time changes in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown
Business hours in Elizabethtown (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 Elizabethtown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Elizabethtown in?
Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown at UTC-4.
What time is it in Elizabethtown right now?
The current local time in Elizabethtown is 10:22:13 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Elizabethtown observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Elizabethtown?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is the nearest airport to Elizabethtown, located about 54 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:22:13.
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