Geographic position of Erie
Erie is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.1292° N, 80.0851° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,690 km (2,914 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,329 km (3,311 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,709 km (9,140 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,612 km (4,109 mi) west
Erie 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 Erie
With a population of 99,475, Erie ranks as the 361st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Erie
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI / KERI) is a regional airport serving Erie directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Erie
Erie 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 Erie
Business hours in Erie (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 Erie
Compare time in Erie with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Erie in?
Erie 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 Erie at UTC-4.
What time is it in Erie right now?
The current local time in Erie is 07:30:06 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Erie observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Erie 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 Erie?
Erie is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Erie?
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) is the airport serving Erie. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:06.
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