Current Local Time in Fort Myers
Fort Myers, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Fort Myers follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTCβ5) and EDT (UTCβ4).
πTwo-City Time Converter
β°Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
π’Business Hours in Fort Myers
βοΈClimate
Tropical savanna with hot summers (25-33Β°C) and warm winters (13-25Β°C). Hurricane season June-November.
ποΈTop Attractions
πAbout 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