Standard time applies in Jacksonville right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Jacksonville and your time
Jacksonville at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 30.33° N, 81.66° W |
Jacksonville time zone and clock changes
The America/New_York rules put Jacksonville on standard time (UTC−5 (EST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States spans 6 offsets. Jacksonville shares its time with the capital, Washington D.C.
Clock changes in Jacksonville, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
Time difference between Jacksonville and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Jacksonville, it is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Jacksonville
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Jacksonville is at 6:24 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 8:33 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Jacksonville
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:25 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:15 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:19 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Jacksonville
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jacksonville: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time and 1:25 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Jacksonville
Every city below shares Jacksonville’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orlando | 201 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Savannah | 202 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tallahassee | 252 km (157 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lakeland | 257 km (159 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Brandon | 273 km (170 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Palm Bay | 276 km (171 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tampa | 276 km (172 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/New_York time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/New_York just like Jacksonville.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Jacksonville today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- San Jose
All time zones and cities in the United States
Plan around the time in Jacksonville
- Convert a time to or from Jacksonville: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Jacksonville to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Jacksonville and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jacksonville in?
Jacksonville uses the America/New_York time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Jacksonville?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Jacksonville and London?
Jacksonville is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Jacksonville and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Jacksonville on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. Jacksonville and Washington D.C. both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jacksonville?
About 14 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.