Geographic position of Jacksonville
Jacksonville is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.3322° N, 81.6557° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,377 km (2,098 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,642 km (4,127 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,395 km (8,323 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,846 km (4,875 mi) west
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
With a population of 1,009,833, Jacksonville ranks as the 14th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Jacksonville
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX / KJAX) is a major international airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Jacksonville.
Current local time at the airport is 11:51:25.
Daylight saving time changes in Jacksonville
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
Business hours in Jacksonville (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 Jacksonville
Compare time in Jacksonville with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jacksonville in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville at UTC-4.
What time is it in Jacksonville right now?
The current local time in Jacksonville is 11:51:25 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Jacksonville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
Jacksonville is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Jacksonville?
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the nearest airport to Jacksonville, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:51:25.
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