Days in Jacksonville are currently getting shorter, about 11 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 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.
Antipode of Jacksonville
The point on Earth exactly opposite Jacksonville is near Perth - when it's noon in Jacksonville, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Jacksonville
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Jacksonville
Jacksonville is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 5 days from now.
Because Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 6m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 11m, a difference of roughly 3h 55m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Jacksonville's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Jacksonville at 30.33° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 21:32:51.
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.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Jacksonville
Official national holiday observed in United States.
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 21:32:51 on Wednesday, 16 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 21:32:51.
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