Geographic position of Cape Coral
Cape Coral is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.5629° N, 81.9495° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,957 km (1,837 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,062 km (4,388 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,976 km (8,063 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,160 km (5,070 mi) west
Cape Coral lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Cape Coral
With a population of 175,229, Cape Coral ranks as the 165th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Cape Coral
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Cape Coral.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Cape Coral
Cape Coral uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Cape Coral
Business hours in Cape Coral (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Cape Coral
Compare time in Cape Coral with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cape Coral in?
Cape Coral follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Cape Coral at UTC-4.
What time is it in Cape Coral right now?
The current local time in Cape Coral is 07:31:12 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cape Coral observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cape Coral is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Cape Coral?
Cape Coral is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cape Coral?
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the nearest airport to Cape Coral, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:12.
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