Current local time in Pensacola, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Pensacola. Pensacola is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 145,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.42° N, 87.22° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Pensacola uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). 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 | 6:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:41 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Pensacola at about 11:57 AM in mid-January, and about 12:54 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes behind the sun, because Pensacola sits at 87.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Pensacola time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Pensacola |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Pensacola |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Montgomery | 233 km (145 mi) | same time |
| New Orleans | 275 km (171 mi) | same time |
| Tallahassee | 282 km (175 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Metairie | 286 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 311 km (193 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Tuscaloosa | 313 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Birmingham | 348 km (216 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 Pensacola in?
Pensacola is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Pensacola have daylight saving time?
Pensacola uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Pensacola when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Pensacola's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 11 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).