Days in Medford are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Medford
Medford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.3265° N, 122.8756° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,712 km (2,928 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,307 km (3,298 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,731 km (9,153 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,113 km (6,284 mi) west
Medford lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Medford
The point on Earth exactly opposite Medford is near Durban - when it's noon in Medford, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Medford
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Medford
Medford is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Medford 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 Medford
In Medford, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 16m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 4m, a difference of roughly 6h 12m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Medford's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Medford at 42.33° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Medford
With a population of 79,805, Medford ranks as the 507th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Medford
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR / KMFR) is a regional airport serving Medford directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:22:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Medford
Medford 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 Medford
Business hours in Medford (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 Medford
Compare time in Medford with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Medford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Medford in?
Medford 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 Medford at UTC-7.
What time is it in Medford right now?
The current local time in Medford is 07:22:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Medford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Medford 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 Medford?
Medford is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Medford?
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) is the airport serving Medford. The current local time at the airport is 07:22:00.
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