Days in Gillette are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Gillette
Gillette is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.2911° N, 105.5022° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,930 km (3,063 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,088 km (3,162 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,949 km (9,289 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,407 km (5,224 mi) west
Gillette 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 Gillette
The point on Earth exactly opposite Gillette is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Gillette, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Gillette
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Gillette
Gillette is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Gillette 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 Gillette
In Gillette, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 31m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 51m, a difference of roughly 6h 40m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Gillette's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Gillette at 44.29° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Gillette
With a population of 32,649, Gillette ranks as the 1581st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Gillette
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC / KGCC) is a regional airport serving Gillette directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:24:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Gillette
Gillette uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Denver. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- 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-6 / MDT to UTC-7 / MST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Gillette
Business hours in Gillette (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Gillette
Compare time in Gillette with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Gillette
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gillette in?
Gillette follows the America/Denver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Gillette at UTC-6.
What time is it in Gillette right now?
The current local time in Gillette is 08:24:17 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gillette observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gillette 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 Gillette?
Gillette is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gillette?
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) is the airport serving Gillette. The current local time at the airport is 08:24:17.
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