Nearest Airport to Florida
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX / KJAX) is a major international airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Jacksonville, the main city in Florida.
Current local time at the airport is 06:51:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Florida, United States
Florida has 2 listed IANA time zones. 2 observe daylight saving time changes in 2026.
Next change: November 1, 2026
Clock moves back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Florida
Business hours in Florida (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Sao Paulo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Frankfurt: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Johannesburg: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Singapore: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Hong Kong: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Istanbul: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Auckland: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 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 Florida
Compare time in Florida with major cities worldwide.
Current Time in Cities of Florida, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Florida in?
Florida 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 Florida at UTC-4.
What time is it in Florida right now?
The current local time in Florida is 06:51:38 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Florida observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Florida 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 Florida?
Florida is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Florida?
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the nearest airport to Florida, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:51:38.
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