Current local time in Fort Pierce, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Fort Pierce. Fort Pierce is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 133,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.45° N, 80.33° 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 Pierce 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 | 7:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:26 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 7:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:07 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Fort Pierce at about 12:30 PM in mid-January, and about 1:27 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Fort Pierce sits at 80.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Fort Pierce time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Fort Pierce |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pierce |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| West Palm Beach | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Coral Springs | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Kissimmee | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Fort Lauderdale | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Orlando | 157 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Sanford | 176 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Myers | 176 km (110 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 Pierce in?
Fort Pierce is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Fort Pierce have daylight saving time?
Fort Pierce 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 Pierce when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Fort Pierce'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).