Days in Norfolk are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Norfolk
Norfolk is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.0283° N, 97.4170° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,679 km (2,907 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,340 km (3,318 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,697 km (9,132 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,055 km (5,005 mi) west
Norfolk 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 Norfolk
The point on Earth exactly opposite Norfolk is near Perth - when it's noon in Norfolk, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Norfolk
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Norfolk
Norfolk is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Norfolk 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 Norfolk
In Norfolk, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 14m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 6m, a difference of roughly 6h 8m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Norfolk's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Norfolk at 42.03° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Norfolk
With a population of 24,366, Norfolk ranks as the 2146th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Norfolk
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX / KSUX) is a regional airport located about 95 km (59 mi) from Norfolk.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:09.
Daylight saving time changes in Norfolk
Norfolk 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 Norfolk
Business hours in Norfolk (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 Norfolk
Compare time in Norfolk with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Norfolk
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Norfolk in?
Norfolk 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 Norfolk at UTC-5.
What time is it in Norfolk right now?
The current local time in Norfolk is 09:22:09 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Norfolk observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
Norfolk is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Norfolk?
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) is the nearest airport to Norfolk, located about 95 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:09.
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