Days in Paragould 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 Paragould
Paragould is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.0584° N, 90.4973° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,014 km (2,494 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,005 km (3,731 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,033 km (8,720 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,144 km (5,060 mi) west
Paragould 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 Paragould
The point on Earth exactly opposite Paragould is near Perth - when it's noon in Paragould, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Paragould
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Paragould
Paragould is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Paragould 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 Paragould
In Paragould, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 36m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 42m, a difference of roughly 4h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Paragould's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Paragould at 36.06° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Paragould
With a population of 27,900, Paragould ranks as the 1863rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Paragould
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR / KJBR) is a regional airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Paragould.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Paragould
Paragould 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 Paragould
Business hours in Paragould (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 Paragould
Compare time in Paragould with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Paragould
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Paragould in?
Paragould 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 Paragould at UTC-5.
What time is it in Paragould right now?
The current local time in Paragould is 09:22:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Paragould observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Paragould 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 Paragould?
Paragould is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Paragould?
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) is the nearest airport to Paragould, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:00.
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