Days in Olive Branch are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Olive Branch
Olive Branch is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.9618° N, 89.8295° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,892 km (2,418 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,127 km (3,807 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,911 km (8,644 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,195 km (5,092 mi) west
Olive Branch lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Olive Branch
The point on Earth exactly opposite Olive Branch is near Perth - when it's noon in Olive Branch, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Olive Branch
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Olive Branch
Olive Branch is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch
In Olive Branch, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 30m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 48m, a difference of roughly 4h 42m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Olive Branch's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Olive Branch at 34.96° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Olive Branch
With a population of 36,010, Olive Branch ranks as the 1407th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Olive Branch
Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Olive Branch.
Current local time at the airport is 09:25:42.
Daylight saving time changes in Olive Branch
Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch
Business hours in Olive Branch (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 Olive Branch
Compare time in Olive Branch with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Olive Branch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Olive Branch in?
Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch at UTC-5.
What time is it in Olive Branch right now?
The current local time in Olive Branch is 09:25:42 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Olive Branch observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch?
Olive Branch is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Olive Branch?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the nearest airport to Olive Branch, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:25:42.
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