Days in Fairfield are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Fairfield
Fairfield is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.1412° N, 73.2637° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,580 km (2,846 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,439 km (3,380 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,599 km (9,071 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,142 km (3,816 mi) west
Fairfield 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 Fairfield
The point on Earth exactly opposite Fairfield is near Perth - when it's noon in Fairfield, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Fairfield
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Fairfield
Fairfield is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Fairfield 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 Fairfield
In Fairfield, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 12m, a difference of roughly 5h 56m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Fairfield's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Fairfield at 41.14° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Fairfield
With a population of 59,052, Fairfield ranks as the 781st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Fairfield
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN / KHVN) is a regional airport located about 34 km (21 mi) from Fairfield.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Fairfield
Fairfield 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 Fairfield
Business hours in Fairfield (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 Fairfield
Compare time in Fairfield with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Fairfield
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fairfield in?
Fairfield 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 Fairfield at UTC-4.
What time is it in Fairfield right now?
The current local time in Fairfield is 10:24:06 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fairfield observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
Fairfield is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fairfield?
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is the nearest airport to Fairfield, located about 34 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:06.
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