Geographic position of Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.0999° N, 80.2442° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,019 km (2,497 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,000 km (3,728 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,037 km (8,722 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,218 km (4,485 mi) west
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem
With a population of 241,218, Winston-Salem ranks as the 98th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Winston-Salem
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO / KGSO) is a major international airport located about 28 km (17 mi) from Winston-Salem.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:41.
Daylight saving time changes in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem
Business hours in Winston-Salem (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 Winston-Salem
Compare time in Winston-Salem with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Winston-Salem in?
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem at UTC-4.
What time is it in Winston-Salem right now?
The current local time in Winston-Salem is 07:31:41 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Winston-Salem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Winston-Salem?
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is the nearest airport to Winston-Salem, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:41.
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