Geographic position of Tampa
Tampa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 27.9475° N, 82.4584° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,111 km (1,933 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,908 km (4,292 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,130 km (8,159 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,109 km (5,039 mi) west
Tampa 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 Tampa
With a population of 414,547, Tampa ranks as the 53rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA / KTPA) is a major international airport serving Tampa directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:08.
Daylight saving time changes in Tampa
Tampa 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 Tampa
Business hours in Tampa (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 Tampa
Compare time in Tampa with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tampa in?
Tampa 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 Tampa at UTC-4.
What time is it in Tampa right now?
The current local time in Tampa is 07:30:08 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tampa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tampa 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 Tampa?
Tampa is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tampa?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the airport serving Tampa. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:08.
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