Days in North Platte 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 North Platte
North Platte is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.1239° N, 100.7654° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,578 km (2,845 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,441 km (3,381 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,597 km (9,070 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,450 km (5,251 mi) west
North Platte 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 North Platte
The point on Earth exactly opposite North Platte is near Perth - when it's noon in North Platte, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in North Platte
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in North Platte
North Platte is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because North Platte 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 North Platte
In North Platte, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 12m, a difference of roughly 5h 56m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on North Platte's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like North Platte at 41.12° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of North Platte
With a population of 24,194, North Platte ranks as the 2164th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in North Platte
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF / KLBF) is a regional airport serving North Platte directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:15.
Daylight saving time changes in North Platte
North Platte 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 North Platte
Business hours in North Platte (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 North Platte
Compare time in North Platte with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting North Platte
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is North Platte in?
North Platte 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 North Platte at UTC-5.
What time is it in North Platte right now?
The current local time in North Platte is 09:22:15 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does North Platte observe daylight saving time?
Yes. North Platte 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 North Platte?
North Platte is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to North Platte?
North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) is the airport serving North Platte. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:15.
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