Time Now in Clearwater, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 27.97° N, 82.8° W
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #291 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Florida
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Clearwater is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Clearwater, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Clearwater
Daylight Hours in Clearwater
Clearwater gets 13h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Clearwater is at 06:46 and sunset in Clearwater is at 20:28.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 22m near the December solstice to 13h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Clearwater and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Clearwater
What is the current local time in Clearwater?
The live local time in Clearwater is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Clearwater currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Clearwater in?
Clearwater uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Clearwater observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clearwater is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Clearwater's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Clearwater.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:12 | 06:45 | 13:37 | 17:08 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:13 | 06:46 | 13:37 | 17:09 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:13 | 06:46 | 13:37 | 17:09 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:14 | 06:47 | 13:37 | 17:09 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:15 | 06:47 | 13:37 | 17:09 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:16 | 06:48 | 13:37 | 17:09 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:16 | 06:48 | 13:37 | 17:09 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Clearwater
Sunrise
in Clearwater
↑
6:46 AM
Sunset
in Clearwater
↓
8:28 PM
Day Length
13h 42m
Dawn
in Clearwater
6:19 AM
Dusk
in Clearwater
8:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Clearwater
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:13
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:59
Distances & Clock Changes in Clearwater
How Far Is Clearwater From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,629 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,427 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,918 km | SE (142deg) |
| London | 7,125 km | NE (43deg) |
| Paris | 7,370 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 9,138 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,656 km | NW (325deg) |
| Dubai | 12,593 km | NE (41deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Clearwater?
Clearwater next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Clearwater's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Clearwater and you would surface in the open ocean, near 28.0deg S, 97.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clearwater
What time is it in Clearwater right now?
The current local time in Clearwater is 13:18 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Clearwater follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Clearwater in?
Clearwater uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Clearwater?
Clearwater is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Clearwater local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Clearwater on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Clearwater is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Clearwater today?
Today in Clearwater: sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset is at 20:28, giving 13h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Clearwater tonight?
The moon phase over Clearwater tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Clearwater?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Clearwater, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.