Days in Ponca City 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 Ponca City
Ponca City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.7070° N, 97.0856° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,086 km (2,539 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,933 km (3,687 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,105 km (8,764 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,664 km (5,384 mi) west
Ponca City 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 Ponca City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Ponca City is near Perth - when it's noon in Ponca City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ponca City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Ponca City
Ponca City is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Ponca 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 Ponca City
In Ponca City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 40m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 38m, a difference of roughly 5h 2m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Ponca City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Ponca City at 36.71° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Ponca City
With a population of 24,758, Ponca City ranks as the 2110th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ponca City
Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO / KSWO) is a regional airport located about 61 km (38 mi) from Ponca City.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Ponca City
Ponca City 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 Ponca City
Business hours in Ponca City (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 Ponca City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ponca City in?
Ponca City 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 Ponca City at UTC-5.
What time is it in Ponca City right now?
The current local time in Ponca City is 09:22:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ponca City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ponca 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 Ponca City?
Ponca City is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ponca City?
Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) is the nearest airport to Ponca City, located about 61 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:16.
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