What time zone is Florida in?
Florida is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4). Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5) is used in the western Panhandle, west of the Apalachicola River (Pensacola, Panama City, Destin).
Time zones in Florida
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4 | |
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 |
Cities in Florida
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | Eastern Time | |
| Orlando | Eastern Time | |
| Tampa | Eastern Time | |
| Jacksonville | Eastern Time | |
| Tallahassee | Eastern Time | |
| Pensacola | Central Time | |
| Panama City | Central Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Florida changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
Other states on Eastern Time
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
Questions people ask
What time zone is Florida in?
Florida is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4). Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5) is used in the western Panhandle, west of the Apalachicola River (Pensacola, Panama City, Destin).
Does Florida observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Florida changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Florida right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Florida's Eastern Time areas. The table shows each part of the state.
Is Florida split between time zones?
Yes. Most of Florida uses Eastern Time. Central Time is used in the western Panhandle, west of the Apalachicola River (Pensacola, Panama City, Destin).