Current Time in Pensacola, FL
Pensacola is a city in Florida, home to about 53,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Pensacola sits in the Florida Panhandle, the part of Florida that runs on Central Time rather than the Eastern Time used by the rest of the state.
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Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:47 AM / 6:24 PM
Population
53,000
Pensacola vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:42 PM BST | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:42 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:42 PM GST | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pensacola in?
Pensacola is in the Central Time zone — Pensacola sits in the Florida Panhandle, the part of Florida that runs on Central Time rather than the Eastern Time used by the rest of the state.
Does Pensacola observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Pensacola observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Pensacola today?
Today, sunrise in Pensacola is around 6:47 AM and sunset is around 6:24 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Pensacola?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.