Geographic position of Macon
Macon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.8407° N, 83.6324° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,656 km (2,272 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,363 km (3,954 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,675 km (8,497 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,822 km (4,860 mi) west
Macon lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Macon
With a population of 91,351, Macon ranks as the 412th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Macon
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN / KMCN) is a regional airport located about 17 km (10 mi) from Macon.
Current local time at the airport is 07:27:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Macon
Macon 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 Macon
Business hours in Macon (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 Macon
Compare time in Macon with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Macon in?
Macon 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 Macon at UTC-4.
What time is it in Macon right now?
The current local time in Macon is 07:27:24 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Macon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Macon 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 Macon?
Macon is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Macon?
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) is the nearest airport to Macon, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:27:24.
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