Current Local Time in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Fort Lauderdale follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
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Tropical monsoon.
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📍About Fort Lauderdale Time Zone
Fort Lauderdale is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Fort Lauderdale serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Fort Lauderdale is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Fort Lauderdale, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Fort Lauderdale observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Fort Lauderdale has a population of approximately 185K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Fort Lauderdale from abroad, use the country code +1 954. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Fort Lauderdale time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Fort Lauderdale ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Fort Lauderdale Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 26.12°, -80.14°
- • Calling Code: +1 954