Time Now 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: 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
Key West 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 Key West, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Key West
Daylight Hours in Key West
Key West gets 13h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Key West is at 06:48 and sunset in Key West is at 20:17.
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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Common Questions About Time in Key West
What is the current local time in Key West?
The live local time in Key West is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Key West currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Key West in?
Key West uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Key West observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Key West is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Key West's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Key West.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:19 | 06:48 | 13:33 | 16:56 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:20 | 06:48 | 13:33 | 16:56 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:20 | 06:49 | 13:33 | 16:56 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:21 | 06:49 | 13:33 | 16:57 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:22 | 06:50 | 13:33 | 16:57 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:22 | 06:50 | 13:33 | 16:57 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:23 | 06:51 | 13:33 | 16:57 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Key West
Sunrise
in Key West
↑
6:48 AM
Sunset
in Key West
↓
8:17 PM
Day Length
13h 28m
Dawn
in Key West
6:23 AM
Dusk
in Key West
8:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Key West
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:11
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:54
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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 07:03 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Key West follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Key West in?
Key West 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 Key West?
Is Key West on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Key West is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Key West today?
Today in Key West: sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset is at 20:17, giving 13h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Key West tonight?
The moon phase over Key West tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.6% 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.