Geographic position of Germantown
Germantown is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.0868° N, 89.8101° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,906 km (2,427 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,113 km (3,798 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,925 km (8,653 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,181 km (5,083 mi) west
Germantown 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 Germantown
With a population of 39,240, Germantown ranks as the 1276th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Germantown
Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Germantown.
Current local time at the airport is 06:32:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Germantown
Germantown 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 Germantown
Business hours in Germantown (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 Germantown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Germantown in?
Germantown 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 Germantown at UTC-5.
What time is it in Germantown right now?
The current local time in Germantown is 06:32:05 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Germantown observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Germantown 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 Germantown?
Germantown is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Germantown?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the nearest airport to Germantown, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:32:05.
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