Days in Indianapolis are currently getting shorter, about 18 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 Indianapolis
Indianapolis is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.7684° N, 86.1580° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,427 km (2,751 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,592 km (3,475 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,446 km (8,976 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,372 km (4,581 mi) west
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis
The point on Earth exactly opposite Indianapolis is near Perth - when it's noon in Indianapolis, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Indianapolis
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Indianapolis
Indianapolis is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis
In Indianapolis, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 59m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 21m, a difference of roughly 5h 38m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Indianapolis's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Indianapolis at 39.77° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Indianapolis
With a population of 887,642, Indianapolis ranks as the 20th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Indianapolis
Indianapolis International Airport (IND / KIND) is a major international airport serving Indianapolis directly.
Current local time at the airport is 00:39:35.
Daylight saving time changes in Indianapolis
Indianapolis uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Indiana/Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis
Business hours in Indianapolis (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- 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: 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 Indianapolis
Compare time in Indianapolis with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Indianapolis
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Indianapolis in?
Indianapolis follows the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Indianapolis at UTC-4.
What time is it in Indianapolis right now?
The current local time in Indianapolis is 00:39:35 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Indianapolis observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Indianapolis?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the airport serving Indianapolis. The current local time at the airport is 00:39:35.
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