Time Now in Fort Lauderdale, United States 🇺🇸
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Fort Lauderdale ranks
#72 for lowest elevation.
Lat/Long: 26.12° N, 80.14° W
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: #152 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 20m 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
Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Fort Lauderdale
Daylight Hours in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale gets 13h 34m of daylight today. Sunrise in Fort Lauderdale is at 06:39 and sunset in Fort Lauderdale is at 20:13.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 30m near the December solstice to 13h 46m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Fort Lauderdale
What is the current local time in Fort Lauderdale?
The live local time in Fort Lauderdale is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Fort Lauderdale currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Fort Lauderdale in?
Fort Lauderdale uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Fort Lauderdale observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:08 | 06:39 | 13:26 | 16:54 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:09 | 06:39 | 13:26 | 16:54 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:10 | 06:40 | 13:26 | 16:54 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:10 | 06:40 | 13:27 | 16:54 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:11 | 06:41 | 13:27 | 16:54 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:12 | 06:41 | 13:27 | 16:54 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:12 | 06:42 | 13:27 | 16:55 | 20:11 | 21:41 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Fort Lauderdale
Sunrise
in Fort Lauderdale
↑
6:39 AM
Sunset
in Fort Lauderdale
↓
8:13 PM
Day Length
13h 34m
Dawn
in Fort Lauderdale
6:13 AM
Dusk
in Fort Lauderdale
8:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Fort Lauderdale
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:19
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Distances & Clock Changes in Fort Lauderdale
How Far Is Fort Lauderdale From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,718 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,748 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,595 km | SE (144deg) |
| London | 7,094 km | NE (43deg) |
| Paris | 7,325 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 9,186 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,973 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 12,567 km | NE (44deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Fort Lauderdale's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Fort Lauderdale and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.1deg S, 99.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Lauderdale
What time is it in Fort Lauderdale right now?
The current local time in Fort Lauderdale is 06:01 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Fort Lauderdale follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Fort Lauderdale in?
Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Fort Lauderdale local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Fort Lauderdale on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Fort Lauderdale is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fort Lauderdale today?
Today in Fort Lauderdale: sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset is at 20:13, giving 13h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Fort Lauderdale tonight?
The moon phase over Fort Lauderdale tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Fort Lauderdale?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Fort Lauderdale, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.