Time Now in Ocala, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 29.19° N, 82.14° W
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #790 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
Ocala 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 Ocala, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ocala
Daylight Hours in Ocala
Ocala gets 13h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ocala is at 06:41 and sunset in Ocala is at 20:27.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 16m near the December solstice to 14h 00m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Ocala
What is the current local time in Ocala?
The live local time in Ocala is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ocala currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Ocala in?
Ocala uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Ocala observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ocala is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Ocala's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ocala.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 05:06 | 06:41 | 13:34 | 17:09 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:07 | 06:42 | 13:34 | 17:09 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:08 | 06:42 | 13:35 | 17:09 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:09 | 06:43 | 13:35 | 17:09 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:10 | 06:43 | 13:35 | 17:09 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:11 | 06:44 | 13:35 | 17:09 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 05:11 | 06:44 | 13:35 | 17:10 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ocala
Sunrise
in Ocala
↑
6:41 AM
Sunset
in Ocala
↓
8:27 PM
Day Length
13h 45m
Dawn
in Ocala
6:15 AM
Dusk
in Ocala
8:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ocala
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
33.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:07
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:56
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Distances & Clock Changes in Ocala
How Far Is Ocala From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,479 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,443 km | WNW (288deg) |
| London | 6,982 km | NE (44deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,987 km | SE (143deg) |
| Paris | 7,229 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 8,988 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,580 km | NW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 12,449 km | NE (41deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ocala?
Ocala next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ocala's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ocala and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.2deg S, 97.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ocala
What time is it in Ocala right now?
The current local time in Ocala is 15:15 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Ocala follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Ocala in?
Ocala 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 Ocala?
Is Ocala on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Ocala is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ocala today?
Today in Ocala: sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset is at 20:27, giving 13h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ocala tonight?
The moon phase over Ocala tonight is Waxing Crescent with 33.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Ocala?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ocala, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.