Geographic position of Gastonia
Gastonia is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.2621° N, 81.1873° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,925 km (2,439 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,093 km (3,786 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,944 km (8,664 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,380 km (4,586 mi) west
Gastonia 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 Gastonia
With a population of 74,543, Gastonia ranks as the 556th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gastonia
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT / KCLT) is a major international airport located about 23 km (14 mi) from Gastonia.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Gastonia
Gastonia 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 Gastonia
Business hours in Gastonia (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 Gastonia
Compare time in Gastonia with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gastonia in?
Gastonia 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 Gastonia at UTC-4.
What time is it in Gastonia right now?
The current local time in Gastonia is 07:30:23 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gastonia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gastonia 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 Gastonia?
Gastonia is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gastonia?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the nearest airport to Gastonia, located about 23 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:23.
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