Days in Keene are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Keene
Keene is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.9337° N, 72.2781° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,779 km (2,970 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,239 km (3,255 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,798 km (9,195 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,891 km (3,660 mi) west
Keene 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 Keene
The point on Earth exactly opposite Keene is near Perth - when it's noon in Keene, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Keene
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Keene
Keene is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Keene 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 Keene
In Keene, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 21m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 0m, a difference of roughly 6h 21m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Keene's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Keene at 42.93° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Keene
With a population of 23,265, Keene ranks as the 2246th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Keene
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT / KMHT) is a regional airport located about 69 km (43 mi) from Keene.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Keene
Keene 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 Keene
Business hours in Keene (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 Keene
Compare time in Keene with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Keene
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Keene in?
Keene 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 Keene at UTC-4.
What time is it in Keene right now?
The current local time in Keene is 10:24:38 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Keene observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Keene 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 Keene?
Keene is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Keene?
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is the nearest airport to Keene, located about 69 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:38.
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