Geographic position of Waterford
Waterford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.6930° N, 83.4118° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,753 km (2,953 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,266 km (3,272 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,771 km (9,178 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,825 km (4,241 mi) west
Waterford 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 Waterford
With a population of 75,737, Waterford ranks as the 544th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Waterford
Bishop International Airport (FNT / KFNT) is a regional airport located about 41 km (25 mi) from Waterford.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:35.
Daylight saving time changes in Waterford
Waterford uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Detroit. 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 Waterford
Business hours in Waterford (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- 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 Waterford
Compare time in Waterford with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Waterford in?
Waterford follows the America/Detroit time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Waterford at UTC-4.
What time is it in Waterford right now?
The current local time in Waterford is 07:30:35 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Waterford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waterford 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 Waterford?
Waterford is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Waterford?
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the nearest airport to Waterford, located about 41 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:35.
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