Days in Hattiesburg are currently getting shorter, about 13 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 Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.3271° N, 89.2903° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,487 km (2,167 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,531 km (4,058 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,506 km (8,392 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,491 km (5,276 mi) west
Hattiesburg lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Hattiesburg
The point on Earth exactly opposite Hattiesburg is near Perth - when it's noon in Hattiesburg, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hattiesburg
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg
In Hattiesburg, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 11m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 6m, a difference of roughly 4h 5m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Hattiesburg's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hattiesburg at 31.33° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Hattiesburg
With a population of 46,805, Hattiesburg ranks as the 1055th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB / KPIB) is a regional airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Hattiesburg.
Current local time at the airport is 09:25:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Hattiesburg
Business hours in Hattiesburg (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Hattiesburg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hattiesburg in?
Hattiesburg follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Hattiesburg at UTC-5.
What time is it in Hattiesburg right now?
The current local time in Hattiesburg is 09:25:52 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hattiesburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) is the nearest airport to Hattiesburg, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:25:52.
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