Days in Waterville are currently getting shorter, about 22 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 Waterville
Waterville is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.5520° N, 69.6317° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,960 km (3,082 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,059 km (3,144 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,978 km (9,307 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,524 km (3,432 mi) west
Waterville 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 Waterville
The point on Earth exactly opposite Waterville is near Perth - when it's noon in Waterville, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Waterville
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Waterville
Waterville is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Waterville 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 Waterville
In Waterville, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 33m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 49m, a difference of roughly 6h 44m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Waterville's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Waterville at 44.55° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Waterville
With a population of 16,261, Waterville ranks as the 3159th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Waterville
Augusta State Airport (AUG / KAUG) is a regional airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Waterville.
Current local time at the airport is 10:19:55.
Daylight saving time changes in Waterville
Waterville 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 Waterville
Business hours in Waterville (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 Waterville
Compare time in Waterville with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Waterville
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Waterville in?
Waterville 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 Waterville at UTC-4.
What time is it in Waterville right now?
The current local time in Waterville is 10:19:55 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Waterville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waterville 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 Waterville?
Waterville is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Waterville?
Augusta State Airport (AUG) is the nearest airport to Waterville, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:19:55.
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