Days in West Haven 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 West Haven
West Haven is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.2707° N, 72.9471° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,594 km (2,855 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,425 km (3,371 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,613 km (9,080 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,103 km (3,792 mi) west
West Haven 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 West Haven
The point on Earth exactly opposite West Haven is near Perth - when it's noon in West Haven, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in West Haven
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in West Haven
West Haven is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because West Haven 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 West Haven
In West Haven, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 9m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 11m, a difference of roughly 5h 58m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on West Haven's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like West Haven at 41.27° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of West Haven
With a population of 54,927, West Haven ranks as the 860th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in West Haven
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN / KHVN) is a regional airport serving West Haven directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:22:00.
Daylight saving time changes in West Haven
West Haven 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 Haven
Business hours in West Haven (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 Haven
Compare time in West Haven with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting West Haven
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is West Haven in?
West Haven 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 Haven at UTC-4.
What time is it in West Haven right now?
The current local time in West Haven is 10:22:00 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does West Haven observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Haven 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 Haven?
West Haven is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to West Haven?
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is the airport serving West Haven. The current local time at the airport is 10:22:00.
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