Geographic position of The Bronx
The Bronx is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.8499° N, 73.8664° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,547 km (2,825 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,471 km (3,400 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,566 km (9,051 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,220 km (3,865 mi) west
The Bronx 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 The Bronx
With a population of 1,385,108, The Bronx ranks as the 12th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in The Bronx
LaGuardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) is a major international airport serving The Bronx directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:51:54.
Daylight saving time changes in The Bronx
The Bronx 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 The Bronx
Business hours in The Bronx (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 The Bronx
Compare time in The Bronx with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is The Bronx in?
The Bronx 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 The Bronx at UTC-4.
What time is it in The Bronx right now?
The current local time in The Bronx is 11:51:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does The Bronx observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The Bronx 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 The Bronx?
The Bronx is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to The Bronx?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the airport serving The Bronx. The current local time at the airport is 11:51:54.
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