Geographic position of Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.4496° N, 78.8689° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,280 km (2,659 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,739 km (3,566 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,299 km (8,885 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,876 km (4,273 mi) west
Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg
With a population of 52,538, Harrisonburg ranks as the 911th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD / KSHD) is a regional airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Harrisonburg.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg
Business hours in Harrisonburg (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 Harrisonburg
Compare time in Harrisonburg with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Harrisonburg in?
Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg at UTC-4.
What time is it in Harrisonburg right now?
The current local time in Harrisonburg is 07:30:06 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Harrisonburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Harrisonburg?
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) is the nearest airport to Harrisonburg, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:06.
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