Geographic position of Newport News
Newport News is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.9804° N, 76.4298° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,117 km (2,558 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,902 km (3,667 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,135 km (8,783 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,797 km (4,223 mi) west
Newport News lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Newport News
With a population of 186,247, Newport News ranks as the 151st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Newport News
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF / KPHF) is a regional airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Newport News.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:45.
Daylight saving time changes in Newport News
Newport News 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 Newport News
Business hours in Newport News (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 Newport News
Compare time in Newport News with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Newport News in?
Newport News 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 Newport News at UTC-4.
What time is it in Newport News right now?
The current local time in Newport News is 07:31:45 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Newport News observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Newport News 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 Newport News?
Newport News is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Newport News?
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is the nearest airport to Newport News, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:45.
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