Geographic position of Orlando
Orlando is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 28.5383° N, 81.3792° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,177 km (1,974 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,842 km (4,251 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,196 km (8,200 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,958 km (4,945 mi) west
Orlando 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 Orlando
With a population of 334,854, Orlando ranks as the 65th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO / KMCO) is a major international airport serving Orlando directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:29:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Orlando
Orlando 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 Orlando
Business hours in Orlando (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 Orlando
Compare time in Orlando with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Orlando in?
Orlando 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 Orlando at UTC-4.
What time is it in Orlando right now?
The current local time in Orlando is 07:29:02 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Orlando observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Orlando 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 Orlando?
Orlando is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Orlando?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the airport serving Orlando. The current local time at the airport is 07:29:02.
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