Geographic position of University City
University City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.6559° N, 90.3093° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,303 km (2,674 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,716 km (3,552 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,322 km (8,899 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,851 km (4,878 mi) west
University City 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 University City
With a population of 35,058, University City ranks as the 1449th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in University City
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL / KSTL) is a major international airport serving University City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:32:30.
Daylight saving time changes in University City
University City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call University City
Business hours in University City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 University City
Compare time in University City with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is University City in?
University City follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts University City at UTC-5.
What time is it in University City right now?
The current local time in University City is 06:32:30 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does University City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. University City 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 University City?
University City is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to University City?
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is the airport serving University City. The current local time at the airport is 06:32:30.
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