Current Time in Fort Lauderdale, United States
Fort Lauderdale is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Fort Lauderdale
| 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 Fort Lauderdale and other cities
Daylight saving time in Fort Lauderdale
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).
Fort Lauderdale time FAQ
What time is it in Fort Lauderdale right now?
Fort Lauderdale is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Fort Lauderdale, updated every second.
What time zone is Fort Lauderdale in?
Fort Lauderdale is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.