Days in Georgetown are currently getting shorter, about 17 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 Georgetown
Georgetown is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.2098° N, 84.5588° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,254 km (2,643 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,765 km (3,582 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,272 km (8,868 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,396 km (4,596 mi) west
Georgetown 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 Georgetown
The point on Earth exactly opposite Georgetown is near Perth - when it's noon in Georgetown, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Georgetown
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Georgetown
Georgetown is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Georgetown 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 Georgetown
In Georgetown, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 49m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 30m, a difference of roughly 5h 19m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Georgetown's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Georgetown at 38.21° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Georgetown
With a population of 32,356, Georgetown ranks as the 1596th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Georgetown
Blue Grass Airport (LEX / KLEX) is a regional airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Georgetown.
Current local time at the airport is 10:23:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Georgetown
Georgetown 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 Georgetown
Business hours in Georgetown (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 Georgetown
Compare time in Georgetown with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Georgetown
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Georgetown in?
Georgetown 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 Georgetown at UTC-4.
What time is it in Georgetown right now?
The current local time in Georgetown is 10:23:05 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Georgetown observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Georgetown 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 Georgetown?
Georgetown is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Georgetown?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest airport to Georgetown, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:23:05.
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