Days in Shaw are currently getting shorter, about 18 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 Shaw
Shaw is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.9121° N, 77.0214° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,332 km (2,692 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,687 km (3,534 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,350 km (8,917 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,672 km (4,146 mi) west
Shaw 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 Shaw
The point on Earth exactly opposite Shaw is near Perth - when it's noon in Shaw, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Shaw
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Shaw
Shaw is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Shaw 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 Shaw
In Shaw, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 54m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 26m, a difference of roughly 5h 28m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Shaw's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Shaw at 38.91° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Shaw
With a population of 17,639, Shaw ranks as the 2952nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Shaw
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) is a major international airport serving Shaw directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Shaw
Shaw 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 Shaw
Business hours in Shaw (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 Shaw
Compare time in Shaw with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Shaw
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shaw in?
Shaw 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 Shaw at UTC-4.
What time is it in Shaw right now?
The current local time in Shaw is 10:24:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shaw observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Shaw 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 Shaw?
Shaw is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shaw?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the airport serving Shaw. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:16.
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