Days in Wilmington 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 Wilmington
Wilmington is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.7460° N, 75.5466° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,425 km (2,750 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,594 km (3,476 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,443 km (8,974 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,466 km (4,018 mi) west
Wilmington 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 Wilmington
The point on Earth exactly opposite Wilmington is near Perth - when it's noon in Wilmington, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Wilmington
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Wilmington
Wilmington is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Wilmington 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 Wilmington
In Wilmington, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 59m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 21m, a difference of roughly 5h 38m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Wilmington's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Wilmington at 39.75° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Wilmington
With a population of 70,898, Wilmington ranks as the 600th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Wilmington
Wilmington Airport (ILG / KILG) is a regional airport serving Wilmington directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:13.
Daylight saving time changes in Wilmington
Wilmington 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 Wilmington
Business hours in Wilmington (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 Wilmington
Compare time in Wilmington with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Wilmington
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wilmington in?
Wilmington 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 Wilmington at UTC-4.
What time is it in Wilmington right now?
The current local time in Wilmington is 10:24:13 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wilmington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
Wilmington is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Wilmington?
Wilmington Airport (ILG) is the airport serving Wilmington. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:13.
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