Geographic position of Lawrence
Lawrence is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.7070° N, 71.1631° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,754 km (2,954 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,265 km (3,272 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,773 km (9,180 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,821 km (3,617 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 80,231, Lawrence ranks as the 503rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Lawrence
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED / KBED) is a regional airport located about 28 km (18 mi) from Lawrence.
Current local time at the airport is 07:32:30.
Daylight saving time changes in Lawrence
Lawrence 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 Lawrence
Business hours in Lawrence (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 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/New_York 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 07:32:30 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?
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) is the nearest airport to Lawrence, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:32:30.
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