Days in Fayetteville are currently getting shorter, about 16 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 Fayetteville
Fayetteville is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.0626° N, 94.1574° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,014 km (2,494 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,004 km (3,731 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,033 km (8,720 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,473 km (5,265 mi) west
Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville
The point on Earth exactly opposite Fayetteville is near Perth - when it's noon in Fayetteville, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Fayetteville
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Fayetteville
Fayetteville is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville
In Fayetteville, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 36m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 42m, a difference of roughly 4h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Fayetteville's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Fayetteville at 36.06° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Fayetteville
With a population of 82,830, Fayetteville ranks as the 481st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Fayetteville
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA / KXNA) is a regional airport located about 28 km (17 mi) from Fayetteville.
Current local time at the airport is 09:24:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Fayetteville
Fayetteville uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Fayetteville
Business hours in Fayetteville (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Fayetteville
Compare time in Fayetteville with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Fayetteville
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fayetteville in?
Fayetteville follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Fayetteville at UTC-5.
What time is it in Fayetteville right now?
The current local time in Fayetteville is 09:24:12 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fayetteville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fayetteville?
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is the nearest airport to Fayetteville, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:24:12.
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