Geographic position of Newton
Newton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.3370° N, 71.2092° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,713 km (2,929 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,306 km (3,297 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,732 km (9,154 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,860 km (3,641 mi) west
Newton 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 Newton
With a population of 88,817, Newton ranks as the 421st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Newton
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED / KBED) is a regional airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Newton.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Newton
Newton 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 Newton
Business hours in Newton (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 Newton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Newton in?
Newton 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 Newton at UTC-4.
What time is it in Newton right now?
The current local time in Newton is 07:31:44 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Newton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Newton 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 Newton?
Newton is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Newton?
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) is the nearest airport to Newton, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:44.
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