Days in Renton are currently getting shorter, about 24 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 Renton
Renton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.4829° N, 122.2171° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,286 km (3,285 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,733 km (2,941 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,305 km (9,510 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,195 km (5,714 mi) west
Renton 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 Renton
The point on Earth exactly opposite Renton is near East London - when it's noon in Renton, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Renton
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Renton
Renton is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Renton 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 Renton
In Renton, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 26m, a difference of roughly 7h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Renton's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Renton at 47.48° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Renton
With a population of 100,242, Renton ranks as the 355th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Renton
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI / KBFI) is a regional airport serving Renton directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:20:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Renton
Renton 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 Renton
Business hours in Renton (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 Renton
Compare time in Renton with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Renton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Renton in?
Renton 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 Renton at UTC-7.
What time is it in Renton right now?
The current local time in Renton is 07:20:24 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Renton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Renton 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 Renton?
Renton is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Renton?
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) is the airport serving Renton. The current local time at the airport is 07:20:24.
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