Current Local Time in Lakeland
Lakeland, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Lakeland 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 Lakeland
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical.
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📍About Lakeland Time Zone
Lakeland is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Lakeland serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Lakeland is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Lakeland, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Lakeland observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Lakeland has a population of approximately 115K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Lakeland from abroad, use the country code +1 863. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Lakeland time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Lakeland ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Lakeland Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 28.04°, -81.95°
- • Calling Code: +1 863