Days in Grand Island are currently getting shorter, about 18 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 Grand Island
Grand Island is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.9250° N, 98.3420° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,556 km (2,831 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,463 km (3,395 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,575 km (9,056 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,272 km (5,140 mi) west
Grand Island 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 Grand Island
The point on Earth exactly opposite Grand Island is near Perth - when it's noon in Grand Island, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Grand Island
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Grand Island
Grand Island is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Grand Island 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 Grand Island
In Grand Island, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 7m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 13m, a difference of roughly 5h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Grand Island's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Grand Island at 40.93° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Grand Island
With a population of 51,440, Grand Island ranks as the 946th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Grand Island
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI / KGRI) is a regional airport serving Grand Island directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:23:04.
Daylight saving time changes in Grand Island
Grand Island 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 Grand Island
Business hours in Grand Island (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 Grand Island
Compare time in Grand Island with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Grand Island
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Grand Island in?
Grand Island 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 Grand Island at UTC-5.
What time is it in Grand Island right now?
The current local time in Grand Island is 09:23:04 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Grand Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Grand Island 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 Grand Island?
Grand Island is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Grand Island?
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) is the airport serving Grand Island. The current local time at the airport is 09:23:04.
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