Days in Williston are currently getting shorter, about 25 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 Williston
Williston is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.1470° N, 103.6180° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,360 km (3,331 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,659 km (2,895 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,379 km (9,556 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,696 km (4,782 mi) west
Williston 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 Williston
The point on Earth exactly opposite Williston is near Perth - when it's noon in Williston, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Williston
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Williston
Williston is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Williston 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 Williston
In Williston, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 4m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 21m, a difference of roughly 7h 43m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Williston's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Williston at 48.15° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Williston
With a population of 26,977, Williston ranks as the 1926th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Williston
Williston Basin International Airport (XWA / KXWA) is a regional airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Williston.
Current local time at the airport is 08:26:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Williston
Williston 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 Williston
Business hours in Williston (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 Williston
Compare time in Williston with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Williston
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Williston in?
Williston 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 Williston at UTC-5.
What time is it in Williston right now?
The current local time in Williston is 09:26:44 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Williston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Williston 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 Williston?
Williston is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Williston?
Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) is the nearest airport to Williston, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:26:44.
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