Days in Mitchell 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 Mitchell
Mitchell is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.7094° N, 98.0298° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,866 km (3,024 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,153 km (3,202 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,885 km (9,249 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,888 km (4,901 mi) west
Mitchell 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 Mitchell
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mitchell is near Perth - when it's noon in Mitchell, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mitchell
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mitchell
Mitchell is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Mitchell 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 Mitchell
In Mitchell, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 27m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 55m, a difference of roughly 6h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mitchell's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mitchell at 43.71° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mitchell
With a population of 15,669, Mitchell ranks as the 3266th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mitchell
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD / KFSD) is a regional airport located about 105 km (65 mi) from Mitchell.
Current local time at the airport is 09:24:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Mitchell
Mitchell 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 Mitchell
Business hours in Mitchell (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 Mitchell
Compare time in Mitchell with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Mitchell
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mitchell in?
Mitchell 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 Mitchell at UTC-5.
What time is it in Mitchell right now?
The current local time in Mitchell is 09:24:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mitchell observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mitchell 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 Mitchell?
Mitchell is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mitchell?
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) is the nearest airport to Mitchell, located about 105 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:24:16.
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