Geographic position of Kettering
Kettering is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.6895° N, 84.1688° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,418 km (2,745 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,601 km (3,480 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,437 km (8,971 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,210 km (4,480 mi) west
Kettering 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 Kettering
With a population of 55,525, Kettering ranks as the 846th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kettering
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY / KDAY) is a regional airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Kettering.
Current local time at the airport is 07:33:28.
Daylight saving time changes in Kettering
Kettering 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 Kettering
Business hours in Kettering (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 Kettering
Compare time in Kettering with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kettering in?
Kettering 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 Kettering at UTC-4.
What time is it in Kettering right now?
The current local time in Kettering is 07:33:28 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kettering observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kettering 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 Kettering?
Kettering is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kettering?
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is the nearest airport to Kettering, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:33:28.
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