Geographic position of Portsmouth Heights
Portsmouth Heights is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.8210° N, 76.3688° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,099 km (2,547 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,920 km (3,679 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,118 km (8,773 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,805 km (4,228 mi) west
Portsmouth Heights lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Portsmouth Heights
With a population of 99,049, Portsmouth Heights ranks as the 362nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Portsmouth Heights
Norfolk International Airport (ORF / KORF) is a major international airport located about 17 km (11 mi) from Portsmouth Heights.
Current local time at the airport is 07:32:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Portsmouth Heights
Portsmouth Heights 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 Portsmouth Heights
Business hours in Portsmouth Heights (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 Portsmouth Heights
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Portsmouth Heights in?
Portsmouth Heights 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 Portsmouth Heights at UTC-4.
What time is it in Portsmouth Heights right now?
The current local time in Portsmouth Heights is 07:32:05 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Portsmouth Heights observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Portsmouth Heights 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 Portsmouth Heights?
Portsmouth Heights is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Portsmouth Heights?
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the nearest airport to Portsmouth Heights, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:32:05.
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