Days in Fairmont 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 Fairmont
Fairmont is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.4851° N, 80.1426° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,395 km (2,731 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,623 km (3,494 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,414 km (8,956 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,886 km (4,279 mi) west
Fairmont 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 Fairmont
The point on Earth exactly opposite Fairmont is near Perth - when it's noon in Fairmont, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Fairmont
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Fairmont
Fairmont is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Fairmont 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 Fairmont
In Fairmont, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 57m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 22m, a difference of roughly 5h 35m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Fairmont's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Fairmont at 39.49° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Fairmont
With a population of 18,733, Fairmont ranks as the 2804th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Fairmont
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB / KCKB) is a regional airport located about 22 km (14 mi) from Fairmont.
Current local time at the airport is 10:27:46.
Daylight saving time changes in Fairmont
Fairmont 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 Fairmont
Business hours in Fairmont (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 Fairmont
Compare time in Fairmont with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Fairmont
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fairmont in?
Fairmont 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 Fairmont at UTC-4.
What time is it in Fairmont right now?
The current local time in Fairmont is 10:27:46 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fairmont observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fairmont 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 Fairmont?
Fairmont is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fairmont?
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) is the nearest airport to Fairmont, located about 22 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:27:46.
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