Geographic position of Miami
Miami is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 25.7743° N, 80.1937° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,869 km (1,783 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,150 km (4,443 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,888 km (8,008 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,039 km (4,995 mi) west
Miami 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 Miami
With a population of 487,014, Miami ranks as the 43rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Miami
Miami International Airport (MIA / KMIA) is a major international airport serving Miami directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:28:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Miami
Miami 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 Miami
Business hours in Miami (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 Miami
Compare time in Miami with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Miami in?
Miami 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 Miami at UTC-4.
What time is it in Miami right now?
The current local time in Miami is 07:28:02 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Miami observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Miami 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 Miami?
Miami is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Miami?
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the airport serving Miami. The current local time at the airport is 07:28:02.
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