Days in Lake Oswego are currently getting shorter, about 22 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 Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.4207° N, 122.6707° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,056 km (3,142 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,963 km (3,084 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,075 km (9,367 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,585 km (5,956 mi) west
Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego
The point on Earth exactly opposite Lake Oswego is near East London - when it's noon in Lake Oswego, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Lake Oswego
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego
In Lake Oswego, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 40m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 42m, a difference of roughly 6h 58m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Lake Oswego's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Lake Oswego at 45.42° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Lake Oswego
With a population of 38,496, Lake Oswego ranks as the 1298th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Lake Oswego
Portland International Airport (PDX / KPDX) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Lake Oswego.
Current local time at the airport is 07:22:55.
Daylight saving time changes in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- 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-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Lake Oswego
Business hours in Lake Oswego (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 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 Lake Oswego
Compare time in Lake Oswego with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Lake Oswego
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lake Oswego in?
Lake Oswego follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Lake Oswego at UTC-7.
What time is it in Lake Oswego right now?
The current local time in Lake Oswego is 07:22:55 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lake Oswego observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego?
Lake Oswego is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lake Oswego?
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the nearest airport to Lake Oswego, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:22:55.
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