Current Time in West Palm Beach, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 26.72° N, 80.05° W
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #325 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 20m 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 West Palm Beach, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. West Palm Beach currently observes EDT, UTC-4. West Palm Beach sits in the America/New_York time zone, UTC−05:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. West Palm Beach sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. West Palm Beach lies barely above sea level, at roughly 4 m. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 1652 km away. A major centre in the United States, West Palm Beach keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over West Palm Beach at 07:20 and sets at 18:49, giving 11h 28m of daylight today.
West Palm Beach Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach gets 11h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in West Palm Beach is at 07:20 and sunset in West Palm Beach is at 18:49.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 27m near the December solstice to 13h 49m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 06:01 | 07:20 | 13:05 | 16:23 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:01 | 07:21 | 13:05 | 16:22 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:02 | 07:21 | 13:05 | 16:21 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:02 | 07:22 | 13:05 | 16:21 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:03 | 07:22 | 13:04 | 16:20 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:03 | 07:23 | 13:04 | 16:20 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 06:04 | 07:24 | 13:04 | 16:19 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for West Palm Beach
Sunrise
in West Palm Beach
↑
7:20 AM
Sunset
in West Palm Beach
↓
6:49 PM
Day Length
11h 28m
Dawn
in West Palm Beach
6:57 AM
Dusk
in West Palm Beach
7:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for West Palm Beach
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
40.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:37
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:02
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Distances & Clock Changes in West Palm Beach
How Far Is West Palm Beach From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,652 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,731 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,644 km | SE (144deg) |
| London | 7,039 km | NE (43deg) |
| Paris | 7,272 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 9,124 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,922 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 12,513 km | NE (44deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
West Palm Beach's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from West Palm Beach and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.7deg S, 100.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Palm Beach
What time is it in West Palm Beach right now?
The current local time in West Palm Beach is 12:43 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. West Palm Beach follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is West Palm Beach in?
West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach is UTC-04:00 right now. To convert UTC to West Palm Beach local time, shift the clock 04:00 hours backward.
Is West Palm Beach on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 17, 2026, West Palm Beach has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Palm Beach today?
In West Palm Beach today the sun rises at 07:20 and sets at 18:49, giving 11h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over West Palm Beach tonight?
Tonight the moon over West Palm Beach is in its First Quarter phase, lit 40.9%.
What is solar time in West Palm Beach?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In West Palm Beach, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.