Time Now in Lakeland, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 28.04° N, 81.95° W
Elevation: 60 m above sea level
Population rank: #334 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 30m 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
Lakeland 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 Lakeland, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lakeland
Daylight Hours in Lakeland
Lakeland gets 13h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lakeland is at 06:43 and sunset in Lakeland is at 20:24.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 21m near the December solstice to 13h 55m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Lakeland
What is the current local time in Lakeland?
The live local time in Lakeland is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lakeland currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Lakeland in?
Lakeland uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Lakeland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lakeland is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Lakeland's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lakeland.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:09 | 06:42 | 13:34 | 17:05 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:10 | 06:43 | 13:34 | 17:06 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:11 | 06:43 | 13:34 | 17:06 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:11 | 06:44 | 13:34 | 17:06 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:12 | 06:44 | 13:34 | 17:06 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:13 | 06:45 | 13:34 | 17:06 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:14 | 06:45 | 13:34 | 17:06 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lakeland
Sunrise
in Lakeland
↑
6:43 AM
Sunset
in Lakeland
↓
8:24 PM
Day Length
13h 41m
Dawn
in Lakeland
6:16 AM
Dusk
in Lakeland
8:51 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lakeland
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Lakeland
How Far Is Lakeland From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,585 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,503 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,873 km | SE (143deg) |
| London | 7,062 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,304 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 9,090 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,696 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 12,532 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Lakeland?
Lakeland next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Lakeland's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lakeland and you would surface in the open ocean, near 28.0deg S, 98.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeland
What time is it in Lakeland right now?
The current local time in Lakeland is 04:39 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Lakeland follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Lakeland in?
Lakeland 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 Lakeland?
Is Lakeland on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Lakeland is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lakeland today?
Today in Lakeland: sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset is at 20:24, giving 13h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lakeland tonight?
The moon phase over Lakeland tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Lakeland?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lakeland, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.