Time Now in Merritt Island, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 28.36° N, 80.69° W
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: #1431 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
Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Merritt Island
Daylight Hours in Merritt Island
Merritt Island gets 13h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Merritt Island is at 06:37 and sunset in Merritt Island is at 20:20.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 20m near the December solstice to 13h 56m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Merritt Island and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Merritt Island
What is the current local time in Merritt Island?
The live local time in Merritt Island is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Merritt Island currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Merritt Island in?
Merritt Island uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Merritt Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Merritt Island is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Merritt Island's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Merritt Island.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:03 | 06:36 | 13:29 | 17:01 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:04 | 06:37 | 13:29 | 17:01 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:04 | 06:38 | 13:29 | 17:01 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:05 | 06:38 | 13:29 | 17:02 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:06 | 06:39 | 13:29 | 17:02 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:07 | 06:39 | 13:29 | 17:02 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:07 | 06:40 | 13:29 | 17:02 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Merritt Island
Sunrise
in Merritt Island
↑
6:37 AM
Sunset
in Merritt Island
↓
8:20 PM
Day Length
13h 43m
Dawn
in Merritt Island
6:10 AM
Dusk
in Merritt Island
8:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Merritt Island
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:04
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:21
Distances & Clock Changes in Merritt Island
How Far Is Merritt Island From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,503 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,607 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,829 km | SE (144deg) |
| London | 6,951 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,191 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 8,998 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,735 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 12,423 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Merritt Island's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Merritt Island and you would surface in the open ocean, near 28.4deg S, 99.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt Island
What time is it in Merritt Island right now?
The current local time in Merritt Island is 04:40 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Merritt Island follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Merritt Island in?
Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island?
Merritt Island is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Merritt Island local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Merritt Island on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Merritt Island is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Merritt Island today?
Today in Merritt Island: sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset is at 20:20, giving 13h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Merritt Island tonight?
The moon phase over Merritt Island tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Merritt Island?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Merritt Island, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.