Local Time in Akron, United States
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Latest news in Akron
- 2026 college football simulations: CFP, conference title oddsESPN · 5d ago
- Akron was the first to jump to the FBS. Going into its 40th season, the payoff is still elusiveNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 11d ago
- Eugene Melvin DiDonato Obituary Aug 14, 2026Anthony Funeral Homes & Crematory · 23d ago
- What to know ahead of Akron's Props and Pistons Festival this weekendAkron Beacon Journal · 24d ago
- New synthetic opioids reach Akron as Ohio is flooded with nitazenesSignal Akron · 80d ago
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Akron is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in Northeast Ohio along the Little Cuyahoga River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Cleveland. Akron had a population of 190,469 at the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in Ohio. The Akron metropolitan area has an estimated 702,000 residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Akron right now?
- The current time in Akron, United States is 11:07:05 AM (EDT), which is UTC-4.
- What time zone is Akron in?
- Akron uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EDT, UTC-4.
- Does Akron observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Akron observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Akron?
- Akron is currently UTC-4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).