Geographic position of Fall River
Fall River is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.7015° N, 71.1551° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,642 km (2,884 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,377 km (3,341 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,661 km (9,110 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,914 km (3,675 mi) west
Fall River 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 Fall River
With a population of 94,000, Fall River ranks as the 391st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Fall River
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB / KEWB) is a regional airport located about 17 km (10 mi) from Fall River.
Current local time at the airport is 07:27:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Fall River
Fall River 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 Fall River
Business hours in Fall River (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 Fall River
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fall River in?
Fall River 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 Fall River at UTC-4.
What time is it in Fall River right now?
The current local time in Fall River is 07:27:16 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fall River observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fall River 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 Fall River?
Fall River is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fall River?
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) is the nearest airport to Fall River, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:27:16.
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