Days in Hamden are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Hamden
Hamden is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.3959° N, 72.8968° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,608 km (2,863 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,411 km (3,362 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,627 km (9,089 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,087 km (3,782 mi) west
Hamden 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 Hamden
The point on Earth exactly opposite Hamden is near Perth - when it's noon in Hamden, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hamden
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Hamden
Hamden is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Hamden 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 Hamden
In Hamden, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 10m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 10m, a difference of roughly 6h 0m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Hamden's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hamden at 41.40° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Hamden
With a population of 59,847, Hamden ranks as the 765th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Hamden
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN / KHVN) is a regional airport serving Hamden directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:19:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Hamden
Hamden 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 Hamden
Business hours in Hamden (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 Hamden
Compare time in Hamden with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Hamden
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hamden in?
Hamden 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 Hamden at UTC-4.
What time is it in Hamden right now?
The current local time in Hamden is 10:19:52 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hamden observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hamden 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 Hamden?
Hamden is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hamden?
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is the airport serving Hamden. The current local time at the airport is 10:19:52.
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