Days in Orem 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 Orem
Orem is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.2969° N, 111.6947° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,486 km (2,787 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,533 km (3,438 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,505 km (9,013 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,483 km (5,892 mi) west
Orem 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 Orem
The point on Earth exactly opposite Orem is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Orem, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Orem
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Orem
Orem is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Orem 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 Orem
In Orem, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 2m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 17m, a difference of roughly 5h 45m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Orem's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Orem at 40.30° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Orem
With a population of 94,457, Orem ranks as the 390th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Orem
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU / KPVU) is a regional airport serving Orem directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:19:25.
Daylight saving time changes in Orem
Orem uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Denver. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- 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-6 / MDT to UTC-7 / MST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Orem
Business hours in Orem (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Orem
Compare time in Orem with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Orem
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Orem in?
Orem follows the America/Denver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Orem at UTC-6.
What time is it in Orem right now?
The current local time in Orem is 08:19:25 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Orem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Orem 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 Orem?
Orem is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Orem?
Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) is the airport serving Orem. The current local time at the airport is 08:19:25.
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