Days in Janesville are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Janesville
Janesville is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.6828° N, 89.0187° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,751 km (2,952 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,267 km (3,273 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,770 km (9,178 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,285 km (4,527 mi) west
Janesville 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 Janesville
The point on Earth exactly opposite Janesville is near Perth - when it's noon in Janesville, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Janesville
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Janesville
Janesville is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Janesville 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 Janesville
In Janesville, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 19m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 2m, a difference of roughly 6h 17m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Janesville's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Janesville at 42.68° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Janesville
With a population of 64,123, Janesville ranks as the 691st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Janesville
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD / KRFD) is a regional airport located about 55 km (34 mi) from Janesville.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Janesville
Janesville 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 Janesville
Business hours in Janesville (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 Janesville
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Public Holidays Affecting Janesville
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Janesville in?
Janesville 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 Janesville at UTC-5.
What time is it in Janesville right now?
The current local time in Janesville is 09:22:17 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Janesville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Janesville 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 Janesville?
Janesville is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Janesville?
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the nearest airport to Janesville, located about 55 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:17.
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