Days in Waterbury are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Waterbury
Waterbury is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.5582° N, 73.0515° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,626 km (2,874 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,393 km (3,351 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,645 km (9,100 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,085 km (3,781 mi) west
Waterbury 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 Waterbury
The point on Earth exactly opposite Waterbury is near Perth - when it's noon in Waterbury, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Waterbury
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Waterbury
Waterbury is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Waterbury 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 Waterbury
In Waterbury, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 11m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 9m, a difference of roughly 6h 2m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Waterbury's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Waterbury at 41.56° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Waterbury
With a population of 108,802, Waterbury ranks as the 318th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Waterbury
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN / KHVN) is a regional airport located about 36 km (22 mi) from Waterbury.
Current local time at the airport is 10:22:13.
Daylight saving time changes in Waterbury
Waterbury 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 Waterbury
Business hours in Waterbury (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 Waterbury
Compare time in Waterbury with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Waterbury
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Waterbury in?
Waterbury 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 Waterbury at UTC-4.
What time is it in Waterbury right now?
The current local time in Waterbury is 10:22:13 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Waterbury observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waterbury 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 Waterbury?
Waterbury is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Waterbury?
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is the nearest airport to Waterbury, located about 36 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:22:13.
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