Days in Westerly 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 Westerly
Westerly is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.3776° N, 71.8273° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,606 km (2,862 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,413 km (3,363 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,625 km (9,088 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,000 km (3,728 mi) west
Westerly 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 Westerly
The point on Earth exactly opposite Westerly is near Perth - when it's noon in Westerly, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Westerly
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Westerly
Westerly is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Westerly 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 Westerly
In Westerly, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 10m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 11m, a difference of roughly 5h 59m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Westerly's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Westerly at 41.38° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Westerly
With a population of 17,936, Westerly ranks as the 2911th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Westerly
Westerly State Airport (WST / KWST) is a regional airport serving Westerly directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Westerly
Westerly 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 Westerly
Business hours in Westerly (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 Westerly
Compare time in Westerly with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Westerly
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Westerly in?
Westerly 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 Westerly at UTC-4.
What time is it in Westerly right now?
The current local time in Westerly is 10:24:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Westerly observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Westerly 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 Westerly?
Westerly is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Westerly?
Westerly State Airport (WST) is the airport serving Westerly. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:16.
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