Geographic position of Lawrence
Lawrence is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.8387° N, 86.0253° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,435 km (2,756 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,584 km (3,470 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,454 km (8,981 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,353 km (4,569 mi) west
Lawrence 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 Lawrence
With a population of 47,809, Lawrence ranks as the 1031st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Lawrence
Indianapolis International Airport (IND / KIND) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Lawrence.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:45.
Daylight saving time changes in Lawrence
Lawrence uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Indiana/Indianapolis. 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 Lawrence
Business hours in Lawrence (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- 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 Lawrence
Compare time in Lawrence with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lawrence in?
Lawrence follows the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Lawrence at UTC-4.
What time is it in Lawrence right now?
The current local time in Lawrence is 07:31:45 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lawrence observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
Lawrence is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lawrence?
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport to Lawrence, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:45.
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