Days in Sheridan 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 Sheridan
Sheridan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.7972° N, 106.9562° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,987 km (3,099 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,032 km (3,127 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,006 km (9,324 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,449 km (5,250 mi) west
Sheridan 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 Sheridan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Sheridan is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Sheridan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Sheridan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Sheridan
Sheridan is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Sheridan 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 Sheridan
In Sheridan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 35m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 47m, a difference of roughly 6h 48m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Sheridan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Sheridan at 44.80° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Sheridan
With a population of 17,873, Sheridan ranks as the 2920th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Sheridan
Sheridan County Airport (SHR / KSHR) is a regional airport serving Sheridan directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:25:25.
Daylight saving time changes in Sheridan
Sheridan uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Denver. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- 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-6 / MDT to UTC-7 / MST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Sheridan
Business hours in Sheridan (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Sheridan
Compare time in Sheridan with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Sheridan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sheridan in?
Sheridan follows the America/Denver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Sheridan at UTC-6.
What time is it in Sheridan right now?
The current local time in Sheridan is 08:25:25 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sheridan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sheridan 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 Sheridan?
Sheridan is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sheridan?
Sheridan County Airport (SHR) is the airport serving Sheridan. The current local time at the airport is 08:25:25.
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