Geographic position of Kingsport
Kingsport is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.5484° N, 82.5618° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,069 km (2,528 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,950 km (3,697 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,087 km (8,753 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,383 km (4,588 mi) west
Kingsport 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 Kingsport
With a population of 53,014, Kingsport ranks as the 899th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kingsport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI / KTRI) is a regional airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Kingsport.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Kingsport
Kingsport 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 Kingsport
Business hours in Kingsport (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 Kingsport
Compare time in Kingsport with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kingsport in?
Kingsport 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 Kingsport at UTC-4.
What time is it in Kingsport right now?
The current local time in Kingsport is 07:31:00 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kingsport observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
Kingsport is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kingsport?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) is the nearest airport to Kingsport, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:00.
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