Current local time in Jacksonville, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Jacksonville. Jacksonville is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 905,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.33° N, 81.67° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Jacksonville 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 | 7:30 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 7:14 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:19 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Jacksonville at about 12:35 PM in mid-January, and about 1:32 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 27 minutes ahead of the sun, because Jacksonville sits at 81.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Jacksonville time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Daytona Beach | 139 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Sanford | 175 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Savannah | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Orlando | 204 km (127 mi) | same time |
| Kissimmee | 228 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Tallahassee | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Melbourne | 270 km (168 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 Jacksonville in?
Jacksonville is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Jacksonville have daylight saving time?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Jacksonville's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 27 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).