Days in Florence are currently getting shorter, about 18 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Florence
Florence is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.9990° N, 84.6266° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,341 km (2,697 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,677 km (3,528 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,360 km (8,923 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,321 km (4,549 mi) west
Florence lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Florence
The point on Earth exactly opposite Florence is near Perth - when it's noon in Florence, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Florence
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Florence
Florence is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Florence is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Florence
In Florence, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 54m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 25m, a difference of roughly 5h 29m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Florence's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Florence at 39.00° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Florence
With a population of 32,227, Florence ranks as the 1604th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Florence
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG / KCVG) is a major international airport serving Florence directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:05.
Daylight saving time changes in Florence
Florence 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 Florence
Business hours in Florence (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 Florence
Compare time in Florence with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Florence
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Florence in?
Florence 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 Florence at UTC-4.
What time is it in Florence right now?
The current local time in Florence is 10:24:05 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Florence observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Florence 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 Florence?
Florence is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Florence?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the airport serving Florence. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:05.
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