Current local time in Miami Beach, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Miami Beach. Miami Beach is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 249,000 |
| Coordinates | 25.81° N, 80.13° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Miami Beach 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 | 8:14 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:02 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach sits at 80.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Miami Beach time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 10 km (6 mi) | same time |
| Fort Lauderdale | 36 km (23 mi) | same time |
| Coral Springs | 53 km (33 mi) | same time |
| West Palm Beach | 104 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Naples | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Fort Pierce | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Myers | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Cape Coral | 204 km (127 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 Miami Beach in?
Miami Beach is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Miami Beach have daylight saving time?
Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Miami Beach'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).