Days in Salem are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Salem
Salem is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.9429° N, 123.0351° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,003 km (3,109 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,016 km (3,117 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,022 km (9,334 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,694 km (6,024 mi) west
Salem 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 Salem
The point on Earth exactly opposite Salem is near East London - when it's noon in Salem, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Salem
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Salem
Salem is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Salem 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 Salem
In Salem, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 36m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 46m, a difference of roughly 6h 50m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Salem's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Salem at 44.94° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Salem
With a population of 175,535, Salem ranks as the 162nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Salem
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE / KSLE) is a regional airport serving Salem directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:24:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Salem
Salem 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 Salem
Business hours in Salem (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 Salem
Compare time in Salem with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Salem
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Salem in?
Salem 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 Salem at UTC-7.
What time is it in Salem right now?
The current local time in Salem is 07:24:12 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Salem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Salem 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 Salem?
Salem is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Salem?
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) is the airport serving Salem. The current local time at the airport is 07:24:12.
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