Current local time in Tampa, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Tampa. Tampa is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 1.3 million |
| Coordinates | 27.95° N, 82.46° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Tampa 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 | 7:33 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:34 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 7:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:16 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tampa at about 12:38 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 Tampa sits at 82.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Tampa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 29 km (18 mi) | same time |
| Sarasota | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Kissimmee | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Orlando | 123 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Sanford | 149 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Cape Coral | 157 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Myers | 157 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Melbourne | 182 km (113 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 Tampa in?
Tampa is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Tampa have daylight saving time?
Tampa 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 Tampa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tampa'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).