Geographic position of Wilson
Wilson is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.7213° N, 77.9155° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,976 km (2,471 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,042 km (3,754 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,995 km (8,696 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,042 km (4,376 mi) west
Wilson 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 Wilson
With a population of 49,643, Wilson ranks as the 986th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Wilson
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV / KPGV) is a regional airport located about 49 km (30 mi) from Wilson.
Current local time at the airport is 07:28:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Wilson
Wilson 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 Wilson
Business hours in Wilson (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 Wilson
Compare time in Wilson with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wilson in?
Wilson 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 Wilson at UTC-4.
What time is it in Wilson right now?
The current local time in Wilson is 07:28:12 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wilson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wilson 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 Wilson?
Wilson is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Wilson?
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) is the nearest airport to Wilson, located about 49 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:28:12.
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