Days in Ellicott City are currently getting shorter, about 18 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 Ellicott City
Ellicott City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.2673° N, 76.7983° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,371 km (2,716 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,648 km (3,510 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,390 km (8,942 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,619 km (4,113 mi) west
Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Ellicott City is near Perth - when it's noon in Ellicott City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ellicott City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Ellicott City
Ellicott City is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City
In Ellicott City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 56m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 24m, a difference of roughly 5h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Ellicott City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Ellicott City at 39.27° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Ellicott City
With a population of 65,834, Ellicott City ranks as the 662nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Ellicott City
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI / KBWI) is a major international airport serving Ellicott City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:23:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Ellicott City
Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City
Business hours in Ellicott City (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 Ellicott City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ellicott City in?
Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City at UTC-4.
What time is it in Ellicott City right now?
The current local time in Ellicott City is 10:23:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ellicott City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City?
Ellicott City is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ellicott City?
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the airport serving Ellicott City. The current local time at the airport is 10:23:00.
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