Days in Saco are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Saco
Saco is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.5009° N, 70.4428° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,843 km (3,009 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,176 km (3,216 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,861 km (9,234 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,688 km (3,534 mi) west
Saco 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 Saco
The point on Earth exactly opposite Saco is near Perth - when it's noon in Saco, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Saco
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Saco
Saco is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Saco 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 Saco
In Saco, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 56m, a difference of roughly 6h 29m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Saco's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Saco at 43.50° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Saco
With a population of 19,078, Saco ranks as the 2746th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Saco
Portland International Jetport (PWM / KPWM) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Saco.
Current local time at the airport is 10:19:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Saco
Saco 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 Saco
Business hours in Saco (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 Saco
Compare time in Saco with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Saco
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Saco in?
Saco 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 Saco at UTC-4.
What time is it in Saco right now?
The current local time in Saco is 10:19:37 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Saco observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Saco 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 Saco?
Saco is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Saco?
Portland International Jetport (PWM) is the nearest airport to Saco, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:19:37.
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