Current Time in Key West, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 24.56° N, 81.78° W
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: #1964 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: EDT
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
The time now in Key West, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Key West currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Local time in Key West runs on a UTC−05:00 offset (America/New_York). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 1 m, Key West is practically at sea level. Key West is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 1936 km off. Key West is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Key West gets 11h 34m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:25 and sunset at 19:00.
Key West Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Key West
Key West gets 11h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Key West is at 07:25 and sunset in Key West is at 19:00.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 37m near the December solstice to 13h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Key West and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Key West's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Key West.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 06:06 | 07:24 | 13:12 | 16:32 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 06:07 | 07:25 | 13:12 | 16:31 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:07 | 07:25 | 13:12 | 16:31 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:08 | 07:26 | 13:12 | 16:30 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:08 | 07:26 | 13:12 | 16:30 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:09 | 07:27 | 13:11 | 16:29 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:09 | 07:27 | 13:11 | 16:29 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Key West
Sunrise
in Key West
↑
7:25 AM
Sunset
in Key West
↓
7:00 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Dawn
in Key West
7:01 AM
Dusk
in Key West
7:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Key West
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
22.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:27
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Distances & Clock Changes in Key West
How Far Is Key West From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,936 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,668 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,556 km | SE (142deg) |
| London | 7,333 km | NE (42deg) |
| Paris | 7,564 km | NE (45deg) |
| Moscow | 9,418 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,026 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 12,807 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Key West?
Key West next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Key West's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Key West and you would surface in the open ocean, near 24.6deg S, 98.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Key West
What time is it in Key West right now?
The current local time in Key West is 09:32 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Key West follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Key West in?
Key West runs on the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Key West?
Is Key West on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Key West is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Key West today?
Today in Key West: sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset is at 19:00, giving 11h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Key West tonight?
The moon phase over Key West tonight is Waxing Crescent with 22.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Key West?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Key West, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.