Days in Stamford are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Stamford
Stamford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.0534° N, 73.5387° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,570 km (2,840 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,449 km (3,386 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,589 km (9,065 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,173 km (3,836 mi) west
Stamford 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 Stamford
The point on Earth exactly opposite Stamford is near Perth - when it's noon in Stamford, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Stamford
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Stamford
Stamford is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Stamford 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 Stamford
In Stamford, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 13m, a difference of roughly 5h 55m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Stamford's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Stamford at 41.05° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Stamford
With a population of 128,874, Stamford ranks as the 245th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Stamford
Westchester County Airport (HPN / KHPN) is a regional airport serving Stamford directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:22:07.
Daylight saving time changes in Stamford
Stamford 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 Stamford
Business hours in Stamford (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 Stamford
Compare time in Stamford with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Stamford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Stamford in?
Stamford 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 Stamford at UTC-4.
What time is it in Stamford right now?
The current local time in Stamford is 10:22:07 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Stamford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Stamford 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 Stamford?
Stamford is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Stamford?
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the airport serving Stamford. The current local time at the airport is 10:22:07.
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