Current time in Florida
Florida spans 2 main time zones, from UTC−6 to UTC−4.
| Area | Time now | Offset now | IANA zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most of Florida (Eastern) | --:-- | UTC−5 | America/New_York |
| Western Panhandle (Central) | --:-- | UTC−6 | America/Chicago |
Time difference from Florida
| Place | Most of Florida (Eastern) is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 1 h ahead all year | |
| Los Angeles | 3 h ahead all year | |
| London | 5 h behind 4 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Berlin | 6 h behind 5 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| India | 9 h 30 min behind 10 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 13 h behind 14 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 14 h behind 16 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 15 h behind 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov | |
| UTC | 4 h behind 5 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Florida
Quick facts
IANA zone: America/New_York
Standard: UTC−5 (EST)
Daylight saving: UTC−4 (EDT)
Same clock all year as: Detroit, Grand Turk, Havana, Marengo, Petersburg, Vevay, Vincennes, Winamac, Indianapolis, Iqaluit, Monticello, Louisville.
Daylight saving in Florida
Most of Florida (Eastern)
UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−4 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−4 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−5 |
Western Panhandle (Central)
UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Florida time
Questions
What time zone is Florida in?
Florida uses several zones: Most of Florida (Eastern) (America/New_York, UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) in daylight saving time); Western Panhandle (Central) (America/Chicago, UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) in daylight saving time).
Does Florida use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
What is the time difference between Florida and London?
Florida (Most of Florida (Eastern)) is usually 5 h behind London (4 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
Does Florida have more than one time zone?
Yes, 2 are listed on this page, each with its own IANA zone. When you share a time with someone in Florida, name the city or region rather than just the country.