Geographic position of Hamilton
Hamilton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.3995° N, 84.5613° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,386 km (2,725 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,633 km (3,500 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,405 km (8,951 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,274 km (4,520 mi) west
Hamilton 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 Hamilton
With a population of 62,407, Hamilton ranks as the 715th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hamilton
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK / KLUK) is a regional airport located about 35 km (22 mi) from Hamilton.
Current local time at the airport is 07:34:18.
Daylight saving time changes in Hamilton
Hamilton 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 Hamilton
Business hours in Hamilton (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 Hamilton
Compare time in Hamilton with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton at UTC-4.
What time is it in Hamilton right now?
The current local time in Hamilton is 07:34:18 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hamilton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hamilton?
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) is the nearest airport to Hamilton, located about 35 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:34:18.
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