Geographic position of Hampton
Hampton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.0299° N, 76.3452° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,122 km (2,561 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,897 km (3,664 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,141 km (8,787 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,785 km (4,216 mi) west
Hampton 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 Hampton
With a population of 137,148, Hampton ranks as the 223rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hampton
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF / KPHF) is a regional airport located about 17 km (11 mi) from Hampton.
Current local time at the airport is 07:28:13.
Daylight saving time changes in Hampton
Hampton 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 Hampton
Business hours in Hampton (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 Hampton
Compare time in Hampton with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hampton in?
Hampton 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 Hampton at UTC-4.
What time is it in Hampton right now?
The current local time in Hampton is 07:28:13 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hampton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hampton 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 Hampton?
Hampton is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hampton?
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is the nearest airport to Hampton, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:28:13.
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