HD films in Baltimore, on less data. Even on 1 Mbps.
Baltimore at a glance
- Where
- Maryland, United States
- Population
- about 586,000
- Time zone
- America/New York (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 00:00–04:00 UTC (winter)
- Daylight
- about 9 h 24 min in mid-winter, 14 h 56 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 35 m
- Nearest cities
- Washington 57 km · Philadelphia 144 km · New York 273 km
- Subtitle languages
- English, Spanish
What makes Baltimore different
As a city in Maryland, United States, Baltimore has its own mix of connections. For a city of about 586,000 like Baltimore, home upload speed — not download — decides how well films play remotely.
Travelling around Maryland
From Baltimore it's about 57 km to Washington. Wherever you are on the journey, your films stream from your own server at home.
The closest city we cover outside the United States is Hamilton, Canada (about 517 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
Making a bundle last in Baltimore
Same picture, less data: about 1.0 GB per HD hour, compared with 2.5–2.7 GB for Jellyfin and Plex in our live tests. That's the difference between a film finishing on mobile data in Baltimore or not.
Baltimore's time zone and viewing hours
Baltimore is on UTC−5 (UTC−4 in summer). The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 00:00–04:00 UTC in winter — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Daylight in Baltimore runs from about 9 h 24 min (mid-winter) to 14 h 56 min (mid-summer).
Questions from Baltimore
How much mobile data does a film use in Baltimore?
Measured: 1.0 GB per HD hour with Silux Media versus 2.7 GB with Plex for an identical picture — the same film, under half the data.
Does it support English and Spanish subtitles?
Yes. Subtitle files next to your films, and the subtitle and audio tracks inside them, appear in the player in any language.
What does Silux Media cost in the United States?
The self-hosted server is free forever, including remote streaming. Optional plans are billed in USD on our website — never inside the apps.
Will it work on the way to Washington?
It does. Between Baltimore and Washington (about 57 km) the picture follows the signal down and back up, so the film doesn't pause.
What's the busiest time for streaming in Baltimore?
Usually 19:00–23:00 local time (00:00–04:00 UTC in winter), when most people are online. Silux Media steps quality down within seconds if the network gets crowded, instead of buffering.
Can I watch my films in Canada?
Anywhere, Canada included. Roaming allowances are small, which is where using under half the data pays off.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.