Days in Towson are currently getting shorter, about 18 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 Towson
Towson is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.4015° N, 76.6019° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,386 km (2,725 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,633 km (3,500 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,405 km (8,951 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,589 km (4,094 mi) west
Towson 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 Towson
The point on Earth exactly opposite Towson is near Perth - when it's noon in Towson, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Towson
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Towson
Towson is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Towson 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 Towson
In Towson, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 57m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 23m, a difference of roughly 5h 34m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Towson's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Towson at 39.40° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Towson
With a population of 55,197, Towson ranks as the 855th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Towson
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI / KBWI) is a major international airport located about 26 km (16 mi) from Towson.
Current local time at the airport is 10:20:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Towson
Towson 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 Towson
Business hours in Towson (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 Towson
Compare time in Towson with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Towson
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Towson in?
Towson 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 Towson at UTC-4.
What time is it in Towson right now?
The current local time in Towson is 10:20:17 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Towson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Towson 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 Towson?
Towson is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Towson?
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the nearest airport to Towson, located about 26 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:20:17.
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