Geographic position of Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.2459° N, 75.8813° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,591 km (2,853 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,427 km (3,372 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,610 km (9,078 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,351 km (3,946 mi) west
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre
With a population of 40,780, Wilkes-Barre ranks as the 1220th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP / KAVP) is a regional airport located about 17 km (10 mi) from Wilkes-Barre.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre
Business hours in Wilkes-Barre (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 Wilkes-Barre
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wilkes-Barre in?
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre at UTC-4.
What time is it in Wilkes-Barre right now?
The current local time in Wilkes-Barre is 07:31:44 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wilkes-Barre observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is the nearest airport to Wilkes-Barre, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:44.
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