Current local time in Fort Lauderdale, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 26.14° N, 80.14° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Fort Lauderdale 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 | 7:24 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:29 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:03 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 30 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Fort Lauderdale at about 12:29 PM in mid-January, and about 1:26 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Fort Lauderdale sits at 80.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Fort Lauderdale time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Springs | 20 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Miami Beach | 36 km (23 mi) | same time |
| Miami | 40 km (25 mi) | same time |
| West Palm Beach | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Fort Pierce | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Naples | 165 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Myers | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Cape Coral | 190 km (118 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 Fort Lauderdale in?
Fort Lauderdale is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Fort Lauderdale have daylight saving time?
Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Fort Lauderdale's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 21 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).