Geographic position of Las Vegas
Las Vegas is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.1750° N, 115.1372° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,027 km (2,502 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,992 km (3,723 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,046 km (8,728 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,346 km (6,429 mi) west
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas
With a population of 641,903, Las Vegas ranks as the 31st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Las Vegas
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS / KLAS) is a major international airport serving Las Vegas directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:59:13.
Daylight saving time changes in Las Vegas
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas
Business hours in Las Vegas (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 Las Vegas
Compare time in Las Vegas with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Las Vegas in?
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas at UTC-7.
What time is it in Las Vegas right now?
The current local time in Las Vegas is 08:59:13 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Las Vegas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Las Vegas?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is the airport serving Las Vegas. The current local time at the airport is 08:59:13.
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