Geographic position of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 27.7709° N, 82.6793° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,091 km (1,921 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,927 km (4,304 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,110 km (8,146 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,144 km (5,060 mi) west
St. Petersburg lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of St. Petersburg
With a population of 257,083, St. Petersburg ranks as the 92nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE / KPIE) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from St. Petersburg.
Current local time at the airport is 07:27:16.
Daylight saving time changes in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg
Business hours in St. Petersburg (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 St. Petersburg
Compare time in St. Petersburg with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is St. Petersburg in?
St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg at UTC-4.
What time is it in St. Petersburg right now?
The current local time in St. Petersburg is 07:27:16 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does St. Petersburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is the nearest airport to St. Petersburg, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:27:16.
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