Current Local Time in Key West
Key West, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Key West 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 Key West
☀️Climate
Tropical with warm year-round temperatures (21-32°C). Hurricane season June-November. Trade winds moderate heat.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Key West Time Zone
Key West is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Key West serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Key West is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Key West, consider that standard business hours are typically Island time rules. Many bars never close. Restaurants typically 11 AM to 10 PM. Sunset celebration at Mallory Square is a must. local time. Key West observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Key West has a population of approximately 25K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Key West from abroad, use the country code +1 305. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Key West time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Key West ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Key West Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 24.56°, -81.78°
- • Calling Code: +1 305