Time Now in Fort Myers, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 26.62° N, 81.84° W
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Population rank: #560 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 25m 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 Myers 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 Myers, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Fort Myers
Daylight Hours in Fort Myers
Fort Myers gets 13h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Fort Myers is at 06:44 and sunset in Fort Myers is at 20:21.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 28m near the December solstice to 13h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Fort Myers and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Fort Myers
What is the current local time in Fort Myers?
The live local time in Fort Myers is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Fort Myers currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Fort Myers in?
Fort Myers uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Fort Myers observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fort Myers is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Fort Myers's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Fort Myers.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:13 | 06:44 | 13:33 | 17:01 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:13 | 06:45 | 13:33 | 17:02 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:14 | 06:45 | 13:33 | 17:02 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:15 | 06:46 | 13:33 | 17:02 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:15 | 06:46 | 13:33 | 17:02 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:16 | 06:47 | 13:33 | 17:02 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:17 | 06:47 | 13:33 | 17:02 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Fort Myers
Sunrise
in Fort Myers
↑
6:44 AM
Sunset
in Fort Myers
↓
8:21 PM
Day Length
13h 36m
Dawn
in Fort Myers
6:18 AM
Dusk
in Fort Myers
8:48 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Fort Myers
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:55
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Distances & Clock Changes in Fort Myers
How Far Is Fort Myers From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,725 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,570 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,741 km | SE (143deg) |
| London | 7,169 km | NE (43deg) |
| Paris | 7,407 km | NE (45deg) |
| Moscow | 9,222 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,833 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 12,642 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Fort Myers's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Fort Myers and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.6deg S, 98.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Myers
What time is it in Fort Myers right now?
The current local time in Fort Myers is 13:18 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Fort Myers follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Fort Myers in?
Fort Myers 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 Myers?
Fort Myers is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Fort Myers local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Fort Myers on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Fort Myers is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fort Myers today?
Today in Fort Myers: sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset is at 20:21, giving 13h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Fort Myers tonight?
The moon phase over Fort Myers tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Fort Myers?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Fort Myers, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.