Geographic position of West Albany
West Albany is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.6831° N, 73.7785° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,751 km (2,952 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,267 km (3,273 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,770 km (9,178 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,038 km (3,752 mi) west
West Albany 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 West Albany
With a population of 93,794, West Albany ranks as the 394th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in West Albany
Albany International Airport (ALB / KALB) is a major international airport serving West Albany directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:42.
Daylight saving time changes in West Albany
West Albany 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 West Albany
Business hours in West Albany (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 West Albany
Compare time in West Albany with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is West Albany in?
West Albany 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 West Albany at UTC-4.
What time is it in West Albany right now?
The current local time in West Albany is 07:31:42 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does West Albany observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Albany 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 West Albany?
West Albany is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to West Albany?
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the airport serving West Albany. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:42.
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