Days in Wheaton are currently getting shorter, about 18 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 Wheaton
Wheaton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.0398° N, 77.0553° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,346 km (2,700 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,673 km (3,525 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,365 km (8,926 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,662 km (4,140 mi) west
Wheaton 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 Wheaton
The point on Earth exactly opposite Wheaton is near Perth - when it's noon in Wheaton, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Wheaton
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Wheaton
Wheaton is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Wheaton 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 Wheaton
In Wheaton, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 54m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 25m, a difference of roughly 5h 29m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Wheaton's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Wheaton at 39.04° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Wheaton
With a population of 48,284, Wheaton ranks as the 1020th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Wheaton
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Wheaton.
Current local time at the airport is 10:19:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Wheaton
Wheaton 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 Wheaton
Business hours in Wheaton (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 Wheaton
Compare time in Wheaton with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Wheaton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wheaton in?
Wheaton 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 Wheaton at UTC-4.
What time is it in Wheaton right now?
The current local time in Wheaton is 10:19:59 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wheaton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wheaton 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 Wheaton?
Wheaton is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Wheaton?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport to Wheaton, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:19:59.
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