Current local time in Akron, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Akron. Akron is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Ohio |
| Population | about 451,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.07° N, 81.52° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Akron uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:29 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:53 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 7:13 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:47 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Akron at about 12:35 PM in mid-January, and about 1:31 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 26 minutes ahead of the sun, because Akron sits at 81.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Akron time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 32 km (20 mi) | same time |
| Cleveland | 47 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Youngstown | 73 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Pittsburgh | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Erie | 168 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Toledo | 184 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Windsor, Canada | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Akron in?
Akron is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Akron have daylight saving time?
Akron uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Akron when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Akron's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 26 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).