Current local time in West Palm Beach, United States
The live clock above shows the time in West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Population | about 676,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.75° N, 80.12° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
West Palm 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 | 6:27 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:04 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 27 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over West Palm Beach at about 12:29 PM in mid-January, and about 1:26 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun, because West Palm Beach sits at 80.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
West Palm Beach time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with West Palm 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 West Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Springs | 55 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Fort Lauderdale | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Fort Pierce | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Miami Beach | 104 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Miami | 107 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Melbourne | 156 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Myers | 173 km (107 mi) | same time |
| Naples | 179 km (111 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 West Palm Beach in?
West Palm Beach is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does West Palm Beach have daylight saving time?
West Palm 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 West Palm Beach when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. West Palm Beach's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 20 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).