Days in Meridian are currently getting shorter, about 14 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 Meridian
Meridian is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.3643° N, 88.7037° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,603 km (2,239 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,416 km (3,987 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,622 km (8,464 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,341 km (5,183 mi) west
Meridian 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 Meridian
The point on Earth exactly opposite Meridian is near Perth - when it's noon in Meridian, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Meridian
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Meridian
Meridian is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Meridian 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 Meridian
In Meridian, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 16m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 1m, a difference of roughly 4h 15m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Meridian's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Meridian at 32.36° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Meridian
With a population of 39,661, Meridian ranks as the 1259th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Meridian
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI / KMEI) is a regional airport serving Meridian directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:25:43.
Daylight saving time changes in Meridian
Meridian 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 Meridian
Business hours in Meridian (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 Meridian
Compare time in Meridian with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Meridian
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Meridian in?
Meridian 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 Meridian at UTC-5.
What time is it in Meridian right now?
The current local time in Meridian is 09:25:43 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Meridian observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Meridian 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 Meridian?
Meridian is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Meridian?
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) is the airport serving Meridian. The current local time at the airport is 09:25:43.
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