Current Local Time in Fort Myers

Fort Myers, United States (EST)

02:20:20

Saturday, January 24, 2026

πŸŒ™Night
πŸŒ…7:16 AM
πŸŒ‡6:04 PM

Fort Myers follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTCβˆ’5) and EDT (UTCβˆ’4).

πŸ’΅$ US Dollar
πŸ“ž+1 239
πŸ”ŒType A, B
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⏰Time Zone Facts

πŸ•ZoneEST/EDT
🌐OffsetUTC-5/-4
πŸ”„DSTYes (Mar–Nov)
πŸ“‹IANAAmerica/New_York
43
days until DST starts
Mar 8

Fort Myers follows EST and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏒Business Hours in Fort Myers

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

β˜€οΈClimate

Tropical savanna with hot summers (25-33Β°C) and warm winters (13-25Β°C). Hurricane season June-November.

πŸ›οΈTop Attractions

Edison & Ford Winter EstatesFort Myers BeachSanibel IslandCaptiva IslandManatee Park

πŸ“About Fort Myers Time Zone

Fort Myers is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Fort Myers serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Fort Myers is same time as New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Fort Myers, consider that standard business hours are typically Beach and tourist-focused hours. Downtown River District comes alive evenings. Spring training games typically 1 PM. local time. Fort Myers observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Fort Myers has a population of approximately 92K (790K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Fort Myers from abroad, use the country code +1 239. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Fort Myers time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Fort Myers ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Fort Myers Time

  • β€’ Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
  • β€’ Daylight Saving: Observed
  • β€’ Country: United States (US)
  • β€’ Coordinates: 26.64Β°, -81.87Β°
  • β€’ Calling Code: +1 239