Days in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.1434° N, 77.2014° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,357 km (2,707 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,661 km (3,518 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,376 km (8,933 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,665 km (4,141 mi) west
Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg
The point on Earth exactly opposite Gaithersburg is near Perth - when it's noon in Gaithersburg, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Gaithersburg
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg
In Gaithersburg, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 55m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 24m, a difference of roughly 5h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Gaithersburg's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Gaithersburg at 39.14° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Gaithersburg
With a population of 67,456, Gaithersburg ranks as the 636th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gaithersburg
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD / KIAD) is a major international airport located about 31 km (19 mi) from Gaithersburg.
Current local time at the airport is 10:20:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg
Business hours in Gaithersburg (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 Gaithersburg
Compare time in Gaithersburg with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Gaithersburg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gaithersburg in?
Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg at UTC-4.
What time is it in Gaithersburg right now?
The current local time in Gaithersburg is 10:20:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gaithersburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gaithersburg?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the nearest airport to Gaithersburg, located about 31 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:20:00.
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