Days in West Memphis are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Memphis
West Memphis is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.1465° N, 90.1845° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,913 km (2,431 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,106 km (3,794 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,931 km (8,656 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,209 km (5,101 mi) west
West Memphis 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 Memphis
The point on Earth exactly opposite West Memphis is near Perth - when it's noon in West Memphis, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in West Memphis
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in West Memphis
West Memphis is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because West Memphis 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 Memphis
In West Memphis, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 31m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 47m, a difference of roughly 4h 44m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on West Memphis's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like West Memphis at 35.15° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of West Memphis
With a population of 25,052, West Memphis ranks as the 2070th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to West Memphis
Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) is a major international airport located about 22 km (14 mi) from West Memphis.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:13.
Daylight saving time changes in West Memphis
West Memphis uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call West Memphis
Business hours in West Memphis (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Memphis
Compare time in West Memphis with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting West Memphis
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is West Memphis in?
West Memphis follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts West Memphis at UTC-5.
What time is it in West Memphis right now?
The current local time in West Memphis is 09:22:13 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does West Memphis observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Memphis 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 Memphis?
West Memphis is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to West Memphis?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the nearest airport to West Memphis, located about 22 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:13.
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