Days in Middletown are currently getting shorter, about 18 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 Middletown
Middletown is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.4496° N, 75.7163° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,392 km (2,729 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,627 km (3,496 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,410 km (8,954 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,509 km (4,045 mi) west
Middletown 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 Middletown
The point on Earth exactly opposite Middletown is near Perth - when it's noon in Middletown, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Middletown
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Middletown
Middletown is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Middletown 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 Middletown
In Middletown, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 57m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 23m, a difference of roughly 5h 34m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Middletown's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Middletown at 39.45° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Middletown
With a population of 20,372, Middletown ranks as the 2563rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Middletown
Wilmington Airport (ILG / KILG) is a regional airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Middletown.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:11.
Daylight saving time changes in Middletown
Middletown 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 Middletown
Business hours in Middletown (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 Middletown
Compare time in Middletown with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Middletown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Middletown in?
Middletown 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 Middletown at UTC-4.
What time is it in Middletown right now?
The current local time in Middletown is 10:24:11 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Middletown observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Middletown 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 Middletown?
Middletown is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Middletown?
Wilmington Airport (ILG) is the nearest airport to Middletown, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:11.
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