Days in South Portland 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 South Portland
South Portland is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.6415° N, 70.2409° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,858 km (3,019 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,161 km (3,207 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,877 km (9,244 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,659 km (3,516 mi) west
South Portland 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 South Portland
The point on Earth exactly opposite South Portland is near Perth - when it's noon in South Portland, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in South Portland
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in South Portland
South Portland is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because South Portland 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 South Portland
In South Portland, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 55m, a difference of roughly 6h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on South Portland's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like South Portland at 43.64° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of South Portland
With a population of 25,556, South Portland ranks as the 2034th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in South Portland
Portland International Jetport (PWM / KPWM) is a major international airport serving South Portland directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:07.
Daylight saving time changes in South Portland
South Portland 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 South Portland
Business hours in South Portland (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 South Portland
Compare time in South Portland with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting South Portland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is South Portland in?
South Portland 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 South Portland at UTC-4.
What time is it in South Portland right now?
The current local time in South Portland is 10:24:07 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does South Portland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Portland 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 South Portland?
South Portland is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to South Portland?
Portland International Jetport (PWM) is the airport serving South Portland. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:07.
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