Current local time in Gainesville, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Gainesville. Gainesville is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 158,000 |
| Coordinates | 29.65° N, 82.33° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Gainesville 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 | 7:33 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 7:17 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:20 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gainesville at about 12:38 PM in mid-January, and about 1:35 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun, because Gainesville sits at 82.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Gainesville time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gainesville |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gainesville |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Daytona Beach | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Sanford | 139 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Orlando | 157 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Kissimmee | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Tampa | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Tallahassee | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| St. Petersburg | 212 km (132 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 Gainesville in?
Gainesville is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Gainesville have daylight saving time?
Gainesville 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 Gainesville when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gainesville's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 29 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).