Geographic position of Harrisburg
Harrisburg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.2737° N, 76.8844° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,483 km (2,786 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,536 km (3,440 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,502 km (9,011 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,530 km (4,058 mi) west
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg
With a population of 50,183, Harrisburg ranks as the 970th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Harrisburg
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT / KMDT) is a regional airport serving Harrisburg directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:51.
Daylight saving time changes in Harrisburg
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg
Business hours in Harrisburg (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 Harrisburg
Compare time in Harrisburg with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Harrisburg in?
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg at UTC-4.
What time is it in Harrisburg right now?
The current local time in Harrisburg is 07:30:51 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Harrisburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg?
Harrisburg is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Harrisburg?
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is the airport serving Harrisburg. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:51.
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