Current Time in St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg is a city in Florida, home to about 261,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:27 AM / 7:07 PM
Population
261,000
St. Petersburg vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:41 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:41 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:41 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:41 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:41 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:41 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:41 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:41 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:41 PM BST | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:41 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:41 PM GST | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is St. Petersburg in?
St. Petersburg is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does St. Petersburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes, St. Petersburg observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in St. Petersburg today?
Today, sunrise in St. Petersburg is around 7:27 AM and sunset is around 7:07 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in St. Petersburg?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.