Current local time in West Palm Beach, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/New_York), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 106,779.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Florida |
| Coordinates: | 26°43′N / 80°03′W |
| Population: | 106,779 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in West Palm Beach
| IANA time zone: | America/New_York |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
West Palm Beach is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in West Palm Beach today
| Sunrise: | 07:24 |
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| Sunset: | 18:44 |
| Solar noon: | 13:04 |
| Day length: | 11h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:00 – 19:08 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from West Palm Beach
- London−5 hWest Palm Beach is 5 hours behind London
- Abuja−5 hWest Palm Beach is 5 hours behind Abuja
- Tokyo−13 hWest Palm Beach is 13 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about West Palm Beach time
What time zone is West Palm Beach in?
West Palm Beach uses the IANA time zone America/New_York (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does West Palm Beach observe daylight saving time?
West Palm Beach is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and London?
Right now West Palm Beach is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and Abuja?
Right now West Palm Beach is 5 hours behind Abuja. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.