Days in Waldorf are currently getting shorter, about 17 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 Waldorf
Waldorf is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.6246° N, 76.9391° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,300 km (2,672 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,719 km (3,554 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,318 km (8,897 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,691 km (4,158 mi) west
Waldorf 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 Waldorf
The point on Earth exactly opposite Waldorf is near Perth - when it's noon in Waldorf, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Waldorf
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Waldorf
Waldorf is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Waldorf 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 Waldorf
In Waldorf, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 52m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 28m, a difference of roughly 5h 24m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Waldorf's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Waldorf at 38.62° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Waldorf
With a population of 67,752, Waldorf ranks as the 630th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Waldorf
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Waldorf.
Current local time at the airport is 10:21:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Waldorf
Waldorf 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 Waldorf
Business hours in Waldorf (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 Waldorf
Compare time in Waldorf with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Waldorf
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Waldorf in?
Waldorf 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 Waldorf at UTC-4.
What time is it in Waldorf right now?
The current local time in Waldorf is 10:21:24 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Waldorf observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waldorf 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 Waldorf?
Waldorf is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Waldorf?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport to Waldorf, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:21:24.
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