Days in Ruston 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 Ruston
Ruston is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.5232° N, 92.6379° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,620 km (2,249 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,398 km (3,976 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,639 km (8,475 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,695 km (5,403 mi) west
Ruston 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 Ruston
The point on Earth exactly opposite Ruston is near Perth - when it's noon in Ruston, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ruston
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Ruston
Ruston is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Ruston 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 Ruston
In Ruston, 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 0m, a difference of roughly 4h 17m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Ruston's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Ruston at 32.52° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Ruston
With a population of 22,340, Ruston ranks as the 2354th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ruston
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU / KMLU) is a regional airport located about 56 km (35 mi) from Ruston.
Current local time at the airport is 09:26:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Ruston
Ruston 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 Ruston
Business hours in Ruston (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 Ruston
Compare time in Ruston with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Ruston
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ruston in?
Ruston 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 Ruston at UTC-5.
What time is it in Ruston right now?
The current local time in Ruston is 09:26:44 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ruston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ruston 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 Ruston?
Ruston is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ruston?
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) is the nearest airport to Ruston, located about 56 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:26:44.
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