Geographic position of West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.7153° N, 80.0534° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,974 km (1,848 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,045 km (4,378 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,993 km (8,073 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,960 km (4,946 mi) west
West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach
With a population of 120,932, West Palm Beach ranks as the 267th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in West Palm Beach
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI / KDJT) is a major international airport serving West Palm Beach directly.
Current local time at the airport is 07:32:30.
Daylight saving time changes in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach
Business hours in West Palm Beach (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 West Palm Beach
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is West Palm Beach in?
West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach at UTC-4.
What time is it in West Palm Beach right now?
The current local time in West Palm Beach is 07:32:30 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does West Palm Beach observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to West Palm Beach?
President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) is the airport serving West Palm Beach. The current local time at the airport is 07:32:30.
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