Current Time in Lake Wales, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 27.9° N, 81.59° W
Elevation: 45 m above sea level
Population rank: #3162 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 Lake Wales, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Lake Wales currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Clocks in Lake Wales are set to UTC−05:00 under the America/New_York zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Lake Wales sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 45 m. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 1584 km away. Modest in size, Lake Wales still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Lake Wales at 07:27 and sets at 18:55, giving 11h 28m of daylight today.
Lake Wales Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Lake Wales
Lake Wales gets 11h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lake Wales is at 07:27 and sunset in Lake Wales is at 18:55.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 22m near the December solstice to 13h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lake Wales and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Lake Wales right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Lake Wales's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lake Wales.
Weather in Lake Wales
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Lake Wales
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:06 | 07:27 | 13:11 | 16:29 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:07 | 07:27 | 13:11 | 16:28 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:07 | 07:28 | 13:11 | 16:27 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:08 | 07:28 | 13:11 | 16:27 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:08 | 07:29 | 13:11 | 16:26 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:09 | 07:30 | 13:11 | 16:25 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:10 | 07:30 | 13:10 | 16:25 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
Add Lake Wales Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Lake Wales widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Lake Wales Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Lake Wales on any website
Lake Wales Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Lake Wales
Lake Wales Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Lake Wales
Lake Wales Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Lake Wales
Lake Wales Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Lake Wales local time
Lake Wales Count Up Timer Widget
Live time since any date in Lake Wales local time
14-day Forecast for Lake Wales
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lake Wales
Sunrise
in Lake Wales
↑
7:27 AM
Sunset
in Lake Wales
↓
6:55 PM
Day Length
11h 28m
Dawn
in Lake Wales
7:03 AM
Dusk
in Lake Wales
7:19 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Lake Wales. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Lake Wales
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
33.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:10
Distances & Clock Changes in Lake Wales
How Far Is Lake Wales From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,584 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,541 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,839 km | SE (143deg) |
| London | 7,049 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,290 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 9,086 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,729 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 12,520 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Lake Wales?
Lake Wales next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Lake Wales's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lake Wales and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.9deg S, 98.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Wales
What time is it in Lake Wales right now?
The current local time in Lake Wales is 16:46 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Lake Wales follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Lake Wales in?
Lake Wales uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-04:00). 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 Lake Wales?
Right now Lake Wales sits at UTC-04:00. Going from UTC to local time in Lake Wales means moving the clock 04:00 hours backward.
Is Lake Wales on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Lake Wales as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lake Wales today?
In Lake Wales today the sun rises at 07:27 and sets at 18:55, giving 11h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lake Wales tonight?
The moon phase over Lake Wales tonight is Waxing Crescent with 33.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Lake Wales?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lake Wales, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.