Geographic position of Johnson City
Johnson City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.3134° N, 82.3535° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,042 km (2,512 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,976 km (3,713 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,061 km (8,737 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,387 km (4,590 mi) west
Johnson City 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 Johnson City
With a population of 66,027, Johnson City ranks as the 656th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Johnson City
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI / KTRI) is a regional airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Johnson City.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:36.
Daylight saving time changes in Johnson City
Johnson City 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 Johnson City
Business hours in Johnson City (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 Johnson City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Johnson City in?
Johnson City 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 Johnson City at UTC-4.
What time is it in Johnson City right now?
The current local time in Johnson City is 07:30:36 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Johnson City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Johnson City 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 Johnson City?
Johnson City is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Johnson City?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) is the nearest airport to Johnson City, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:36.
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