Geographic position of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.1223° N, 80.1434° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,908 km (1,807 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,111 km (4,419 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,927 km (8,032 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,010 km (4,977 mi) west
Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
With a population of 183,146, Fort Lauderdale ranks as the 153rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL / KFLL) is a major international airport serving Fort Lauderdale directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:45.
Daylight saving time changes in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Business hours in Fort Lauderdale (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 Fort Lauderdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fort Lauderdale in?
Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale at UTC-4.
What time is it in Fort Lauderdale right now?
The current local time in Fort Lauderdale is 07:31:45 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fort Lauderdale observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the airport serving Fort Lauderdale. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:45.
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