Miami is on standard time, UTC−5 (EST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4.
Miami and your time
Miami 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 | 25.77° N, 80.19° W |
Which time zone Miami uses
The America/New_York rules put Miami on standard time (UTC−5 (EST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Although the United States has 6 different offsets, Miami keeps the same time as Washington D.C.
Clock changes in Miami, 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 Miami and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Miami: the clock reads 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Miami
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Miami grows from 10 hours 32 minutes to 13 hours 45 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 13 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Miami
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:30 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:03 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 32 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Miami
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Miami: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time and 1:20 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Miami
Every city below shares Miami’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pembroke Pines | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fort Lauderdale | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pompano Beach | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Coral Springs | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| West Palm Beach | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Port Saint Lucie | 170 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cape Coral | 196 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/New_York time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/New_York just like Miami.
- New York
- Philadelphia
- The Bronx
- Jacksonville
- Columbus
- Charlotte
- Washington D.C.
- Boston
- Baltimore
- Atlanta
- Raleigh
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Miami 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
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Plan around the time in Miami
- Convert a time to or from Miami: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Miami to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Miami and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Miami in?
Miami 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 Miami?
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 Miami and London?
Miami 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 Miami and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Miami on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. Miami and Washington D.C. both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Miami?
About 13 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 32 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.