Miami Time Now
Time Zone
Eastern Time
Quick Answer
Miami uses Eastern Time — EST (UTC-5) or EDT (UTC-4) during DST.
Same time as New York and Atlanta. 3 hours ahead of LA.
What Time Zone Is Miami In?
Miami, Florida is in the Eastern Time Zone, using the IANA timezone America/New_York. During standard time (November–March), Miami follows EST at UTC-5. During daylight saving time (March–November), it shifts to EDT at UTC-4. Most of Florida shares this timezone, except the western panhandle which uses Central Time.
Miami Time Differences
| Location | Difference |
|---|---|
| Chicago (CT) | −1h |
| Denver (MT) | −2h |
| Los Angeles (PT) | −3h |
| London (GMT/BST) | +5h / +5h |
| São Paulo (BRT) | +2h / +1h |
| Bogotá (COT) | same / +1h |
Latin American comparisons included for Miami's large travel/business connections.
Miami Time for Travel and Cruises
Miami is one of the world's busiest cruise ports and a major international gateway. Travelers from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe frequently need to confirm Miami's current time for flight arrivals, cruise departures, hotel check-ins, and event schedules. The Port of Miami handles millions of cruise passengers annually.