Geographic position of Suffolk
Suffolk is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.7284° N, 76.5850° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,089 km (2,541 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,930 km (3,685 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,107 km (8,766 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,833 km (4,246 mi) west
Suffolk lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Suffolk
With a population of 88,161, Suffolk ranks as the 429th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Suffolk
Norfolk International Airport (ORF / KORF) is a major international airport located about 39 km (24 mi) from Suffolk.
Current local time at the airport is 07:27:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Suffolk
Suffolk 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 Suffolk
Business hours in Suffolk (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 Suffolk
Compare time in Suffolk with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Suffolk in?
Suffolk 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 Suffolk at UTC-4.
What time is it in Suffolk right now?
The current local time in Suffolk is 07:27:24 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Suffolk observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Suffolk 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 Suffolk?
Suffolk is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Suffolk?
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the nearest airport to Suffolk, located about 39 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:27:24.
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