Florida Time Zone
Florida spans two time zones: most of the state is in Eastern Time (ET), while the Panhandle region follows Central Time (CT). See current local time for Florida.
🗺️ Florida Time Zone: Current local time in Florida is shown above. Florida follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the Florida time zone
Florida is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. Parts of Florida also fall in Central Time (CT) — the state is split between zones, with the boundary defined by county lines. Florida observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Florida Time Zone
Florida spans multiple time zones. The primary time zone is Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). Florida Panhandle (west of the Apalachicola River) including Pensacola and Panama City follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). Florida observes daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Florida in?
Florida is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Florida observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Florida observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Florida?
The standard UTC offset for Florida is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.