Days in Hartford 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 Hartford
Hartford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.7637° N, 72.6851° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,649 km (2,889 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,370 km (3,337 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,668 km (9,114 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,035 km (3,750 mi) west
Hartford 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 Hartford
The point on Earth exactly opposite Hartford is near Perth - when it's noon in Hartford, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hartford
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Hartford
Hartford is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Hartford 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 Hartford
In Hartford, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 12m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 8m, a difference of roughly 6h 4m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Hartford's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hartford at 41.76° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Hartford
With a population of 121,054, Hartford ranks as the 265th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hartford
Bradley International Airport (BDL / KBDL) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Hartford.
Current local time at the airport is 10:22:11.
Daylight saving time changes in Hartford
Hartford 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 Hartford
Business hours in Hartford (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 Hartford
Compare time in Hartford with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Hartford
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hartford in?
Hartford 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 Hartford at UTC-4.
What time is it in Hartford right now?
The current local time in Hartford is 10:22:11 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hartford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hartford 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 Hartford?
Hartford is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hartford?
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the nearest airport to Hartford, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:22:11.
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