Geographic position of Norristown
Norristown is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.1215° N, 75.3399° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,466 km (2,775 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,552 km (3,450 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,485 km (9,001 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,413 km (3,985 mi) west
Norristown 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 Norristown
With a population of 34,412, Norristown ranks as the 1476th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Norristown
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) is a major international airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Norristown.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:35.
Daylight saving time changes in Norristown
Norristown 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 Norristown
Business hours in Norristown (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 Norristown
Compare time in Norristown with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Norristown in?
Norristown 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 Norristown at UTC-4.
What time is it in Norristown right now?
The current local time in Norristown is 07:30:35 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Norristown observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Norristown 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 Norristown?
Norristown is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Norristown?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the nearest airport to Norristown, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:35.
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