Current Time in Florida, United States
Florida has more than one time zone. The main one (New York) is Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now.
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America/New_York
Time zones in Florida
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. |
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Antonio, St. Louis |
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Time zone of Florida
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Florida and other cities
Daylight saving time in Florida
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Florida time FAQ
What time is it in Florida right now?
Florida is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Florida, updated every second.
What time zone is Florida in?
Florida uses 2 time zones: EST, CST. The main zone is Eastern Standard Time (America/New_York).
Does Florida observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Florida and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Florida.
Cities in Florida
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.