Current time in Miami, United States

Miami follows Eastern Time (ET). Note: Miami shares the same time zone as New York and Washington, D.C.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: Eastern Time (ET)
• Standard time: EST (UTC −5:00)
• Summer time: EDT (UTC −4:00)
• Daylight Saving: Observed
• IANA zone: America/New_York

Time difference from Miami:

• Miami ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 14–16 hours ahead (depending on DST in both cities)
• Miami ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 16–18 hours ahead
• Miami ↔ Los Angeles: LA is 3 hours behind
• Miami ↔ Chicago: Chicago is 1 hour behind
• Miami ↔ London: London is usually 5 hours ahead (sometimes 4 during DST transition weeks)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Miami use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Miami switches between EST (UTC −5) and EDT (UTC −4).

What time zone is Miami in?
Eastern Time (ET).

Is Miami the same time as New York?
Yes. New York City and Miami both follow Eastern Time.