Current local time in Sarasota, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Sarasota. Sarasota is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 321,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.34° N, 82.53° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Sarasota 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 | 7:34 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:35 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 7:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:15 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sarasota at about 12:39 PM in mid-January, and about 1:35 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sarasota sits at 82.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Sarasota time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 50 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Tampa | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Cape Coral | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Myers | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Naples | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Kissimmee | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Orlando | 173 km (107 mi) | same time |
| Sanford | 203 km (126 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 Sarasota in?
Sarasota is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Sarasota have daylight saving time?
Sarasota 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 Sarasota when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sarasota's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 30 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).