Days in Paradise are currently getting shorter, about 16 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 Paradise
Paradise is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.0972° N, 115.1467° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,018 km (2,497 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,000 km (3,728 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,037 km (8,722 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,357 km (6,436 mi) west
Paradise 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 Paradise
The point on Earth exactly opposite Paradise is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Paradise, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Paradise
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Paradise
Paradise is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Paradise 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 Paradise
In Paradise, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 37m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 42m, a difference of roughly 4h 55m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Paradise's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Paradise at 36.10° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Paradise
With a population of 223,167, Paradise ranks as the 113th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Paradise
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS / KLAS) is a major international airport serving Paradise directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:21:22.
Daylight saving time changes in Paradise
Paradise 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 Paradise
Business hours in Paradise (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 Paradise
Compare time in Paradise with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Paradise
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Paradise in?
Paradise 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 Paradise at UTC-7.
What time is it in Paradise right now?
The current local time in Paradise is 07:21:22 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Paradise observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Paradise 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 Paradise?
Paradise is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Paradise?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is the airport serving Paradise. The current local time at the airport is 07:21:22.
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