Current local time in Tallahassee, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Tallahassee. Tallahassee is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 187,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.45° N, 84.28° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Tallahassee 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 | 7:41 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:35 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 7:25 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:29 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tallahassee at about 12:46 PM in mid-January, and about 1:42 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because Tallahassee sits at 84.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Tallahassee time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tallahassee |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 234 km (146 mi) | same time |
| Jacksonville | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Macon | 274 km (170 mi) | same time |
| Pensacola | 282 km (175 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Montgomery | 285 km (177 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tampa | 330 km (205 mi) | same time |
| St. Petersburg | 336 km (209 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 Tallahassee in?
Tallahassee is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Tallahassee have daylight saving time?
Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tallahassee's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 37 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).