Days in Fort Dodge are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.4975° N, 94.1680° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,731 km (2,940 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,288 km (3,286 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,750 km (9,165 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,729 km (4,803 mi) west
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge
The point on Earth exactly opposite Fort Dodge is near Perth - when it's noon in Fort Dodge, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Fort Dodge
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 18m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 3m, a difference of roughly 6h 15m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Fort Dodge's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Fort Dodge at 42.50° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Fort Dodge
With a population of 24,649, Fort Dodge ranks as the 2122nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD / KFOD) is a regional airport serving Fort Dodge directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge
Business hours in Fort Dodge (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 Fort Dodge
Compare time in Fort Dodge with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Fort Dodge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fort Dodge in?
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge at UTC-5.
What time is it in Fort Dodge right now?
The current local time in Fort Dodge is 09:22:12 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fort Dodge observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) is the airport serving Fort Dodge. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:12.
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