Geographic position of Garland
Garland is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.9126° N, 96.6389° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,664 km (2,277 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,355 km (3,949 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,683 km (8,502 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,031 km (5,612 mi) west
Garland lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Garland
With a population of 236,897, Garland ranks as the 102nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Garland
Dallas Love Field (DAL / KDAL) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Garland.
Current local time at the airport is 06:37:36.
Daylight saving time changes in Garland
Garland 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 Garland
Business hours in Garland (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 Garland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Garland in?
Garland 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 Garland at UTC-5.
What time is it in Garland right now?
The current local time in Garland is 06:37:36 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Garland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Garland 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 Garland?
Garland is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Garland?
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the nearest airport to Garland, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:37:36.
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