Current local time in Cape Coral, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Cape Coral. Cape Coral is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 117,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.60° N, 81.98° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Cape Coral uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:31 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:35 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 7:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:11 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 27 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cape Coral at about 12:37 PM in mid-January, and about 1:33 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 28 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cape Coral sits at 82.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Cape Coral time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cape Coral |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cape Coral |
|---|---|---|
| Ft. Myers | 13 km (8 mi) | same time |
| Naples | 54 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Sarasota | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| St. Petersburg | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Tampa | 157 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Coral Springs | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| West Palm Beach | 185 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Fort Pierce | 189 km (117 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cape Coral in?
Cape Coral is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Cape Coral have daylight saving time?
Cape Coral uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Cape Coral when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cape Coral's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 28 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).