Days in Yukon are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Yukon
Yukon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.5067° N, 97.7625° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,953 km (2,456 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,066 km (3,769 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,971 km (8,681 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,859 km (5,505 mi) west
Yukon 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 Yukon
The point on Earth exactly opposite Yukon is near Perth - when it's noon in Yukon, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Yukon
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Yukon
Yukon is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Yukon 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 Yukon
In Yukon, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 33m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 45m, a difference of roughly 4h 48m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Yukon's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Yukon at 35.51° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Yukon
With a population of 25,892, Yukon ranks as the 2003rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Yukon
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC / KOKC) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Yukon.
Current local time at the airport is 09:20:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Yukon
Yukon 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 Yukon
Business hours in Yukon (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 Yukon
Compare time in Yukon with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Yukon
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Yukon in?
Yukon 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 Yukon at UTC-5.
What time is it in Yukon right now?
The current local time in Yukon is 09:20:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Yukon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Yukon 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 Yukon?
Yukon is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Yukon?
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is the nearest airport to Yukon, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:20:26.
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