Current Local Time in Gainesville
Gainesville, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Gainesville follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Gainesville
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical.
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📍About Gainesville Time Zone
Gainesville is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Gainesville serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Gainesville is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Gainesville, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Gainesville observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Gainesville has a population of approximately 145K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Gainesville from abroad, use the country code +1 352. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Gainesville time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Gainesville ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Gainesville Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 29.65°, -82.32°
- • Calling Code: +1 352