Days in Little Rock are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Little Rock
Little Rock is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.7465° N, 92.2896° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,868 km (2,403 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,151 km (3,822 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,887 km (8,629 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,442 km (5,246 mi) west
Little Rock lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Little Rock
The point on Earth exactly opposite Little Rock is near Perth - when it's noon in Little Rock, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Little Rock
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Little Rock
Little Rock is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Little Rock 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 Little Rock
In Little Rock, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 29m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 49m, a difference of roughly 4h 40m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Little Rock's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Little Rock at 34.75° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Little Rock
With a population of 202,591, Little Rock ranks as the 129th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Little Rock
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT / KLIT) is a regional airport serving Little Rock directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Little Rock
Little Rock uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Little Rock
Business hours in Little Rock (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Little Rock
Compare time in Little Rock with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Little Rock
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Little Rock in?
Little Rock follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Little Rock at UTC-5.
What time is it in Little Rock right now?
The current local time in Little Rock is 09:22:49 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Little Rock observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Little Rock 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 Little Rock?
Little Rock is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Little Rock?
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) is the airport serving Little Rock. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:49.
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