Days in Olympia are currently getting shorter, about 23 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 Olympia
Olympia is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.0449° N, 122.9017° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,237 km (3,254 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,782 km (2,971 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,256 km (9,480 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,323 km (5,793 mi) west
Olympia 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 Olympia
The point on Earth exactly opposite Olympia is near East London - when it's noon in Olympia, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Olympia
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Olympia
Olympia is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Olympia 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 Olympia
In Olympia, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 54m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 30m, a difference of roughly 7h 24m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Olympia's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Olympia at 47.04° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Olympia
With a population of 55,733, Olympia ranks as the 838th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Olympia
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM / KOLM) is a regional airport serving Olympia directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:20:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Olympia
Olympia uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- 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-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Olympia
Business hours in Olympia (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 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 Olympia
Compare time in Olympia with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Olympia
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Olympia in?
Olympia follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Olympia at UTC-7.
What time is it in Olympia right now?
The current local time in Olympia is 07:20:23 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Olympia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Olympia 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 Olympia?
Olympia is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Olympia?
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) is the airport serving Olympia. The current local time at the airport is 07:20:23.
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