Days in Oxford are currently getting shorter, about 14 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 Oxford
Oxford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.3665° N, 89.5193° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,826 km (2,377 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,193 km (3,848 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,844 km (8,602 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,226 km (5,111 mi) west
Oxford 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 Oxford
The point on Earth exactly opposite Oxford is near Perth - when it's noon in Oxford, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Oxford
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Oxford
Oxford is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Oxford 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 Oxford
In Oxford, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 27m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 51m, a difference of roughly 4h 36m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Oxford's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Oxford at 34.37° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Oxford
With a population of 22,314, Oxford ranks as the 2357th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Oxford
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP / KTUP) is a regional airport located about 70 km (43 mi) from Oxford.
Current local time at the airport is 09:26:33.
Daylight saving time changes in Oxford
Oxford 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 Oxford
Business hours in Oxford (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 Oxford
Compare time in Oxford with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Oxford
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Oxford in?
Oxford 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 Oxford at UTC-5.
What time is it in Oxford right now?
The current local time in Oxford is 09:26:33 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Oxford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Oxford 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 Oxford?
Oxford is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Oxford?
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) is the nearest airport to Oxford, located about 70 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:26:33.
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