Current Time in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale is a city in Florida, home to about 183,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:04 AM / 7:28 PM
Population
183,000
Fort Lauderdale vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fort Lauderdale in?
Fort Lauderdale is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Fort Lauderdale observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Fort Lauderdale observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Fort Lauderdale today?
Today, sunrise in Fort Lauderdale is around 7:04 AM and sunset is around 7:28 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Fort Lauderdale?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.