Days in Phenix City 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 Phenix City
Phenix City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.4710° N, 85.0008° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,615 km (2,246 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,404 km (3,979 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,633 km (8,471 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,983 km (4,960 mi) west
Phenix City 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 Phenix City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Phenix City is near Perth - when it's noon in Phenix City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Phenix City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Phenix City
Phenix City is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Phenix City 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 Phenix City
In Phenix City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 17m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 1m, a difference of roughly 4h 16m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Phenix City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Phenix City at 32.47° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Phenix City
With a population of 37,570, Phenix City ranks as the 1336th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Phenix City
Columbus Airport (CSG / KCSG) is a regional airport serving Phenix City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:22:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Phenix City
Phenix City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- 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-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Phenix City
Business hours in Phenix City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 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 Phenix City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Phenix City in?
Phenix City follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Phenix City at UTC-4.
What time is it in Phenix City right now?
The current local time in Phenix City is 10:22:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Phenix City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Phenix City 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 Phenix City?
Phenix City is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Phenix City?
Columbus Airport (CSG) is the airport serving Phenix City. The current local time at the airport is 10:22:16.
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