Current Time in Florida
Most of Florida runs on Eastern Time, but the western Panhandle — Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and the area around Tallahassee's western neighbors — is an hour behind on Central Time.
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Capital
Tallahassee
Time zone(s)
Eastern Time / Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
23,000,000
A split time zone state
Most of Florida runs on Eastern Time, but the western Panhandle — Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and the area around Tallahassee's western neighbors — is an hour behind on Central Time.
Cities in Florida
Florida vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Florida in?
Florida is split between two time zones. Most of Florida runs on Eastern Time, but the western Panhandle — Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and the area around Tallahassee's western neighbors — is an hour behind on Central Time.
Does Florida observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Florida observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Florida's capital and what time zone is it in?
Tallahassee is Florida's capital.