Time Now 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: 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
Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lake Wales
Daylight Hours in Lake Wales
Lake Wales gets 13h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lake Wales is at 06:41 and sunset in Lake Wales is at 20:23.
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.
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Common Questions About Time in Lake Wales
What is the current local time in Lake Wales?
The live local time in Lake Wales is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lake Wales currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Lake Wales in?
Lake Wales uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Lake Wales observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lake Wales is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Lake Wales's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lake Wales.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:08 | 06:41 | 13:32 | 17:04 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:09 | 06:42 | 13:32 | 17:04 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:10 | 06:42 | 13:32 | 17:04 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:10 | 06:43 | 13:32 | 17:04 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:11 | 06:43 | 13:32 | 17:04 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:12 | 06:44 | 13:32 | 17:04 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:13 | 06:44 | 13:32 | 17:04 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lake Wales
Sunrise
in Lake Wales
↑
6:41 AM
Sunset
in Lake Wales
↓
8:23 PM
Day Length
13h 41m
Dawn
in Lake Wales
6:15 AM
Dusk
in Lake Wales
8:49 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lake Wales
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:25
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 04:40 on Saturday, July 18, 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−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 Lake Wales?
Lake Wales is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Lake Wales local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Lake Wales on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Lake Wales is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lake Wales today?
Today in Lake Wales: sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset is at 20:23, giving 13h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lake Wales tonight?
The moon phase over Lake Wales tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% 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.