Miami Time Zone: The Complete Guide
Your complete guide to time in the Gateway to the Americas
Miami operates on Eastern Time (ET) — UTC-5 during standard time (EST) and UTC-4 during daylight saving time (EDT). Miami is the same time as New York, 5 hours behind London, and 14 hours behind Tokyo. Example: 9:00 AM in Miami = 2:00 PM in London = 11:00 PM in Tokyo.
As the Gateway to the Americas, Miami serves as the primary business bridge between North America and Latin America. The city's time zone position creates convenient overlap with both São Paulo (just 2 hours ahead) and Mexico City (1 hour behind), making it the ideal hub for pan-American commerce.
Miami is also the cruise capital of the world and a major aviation hub — Miami International Airport connects to more Latin American destinations than any other US airport. Understanding Miami time is essential for coordinating travel, business, and international calls across the hemisphere.
⚡ Quick Facts: Miami Time Zone
Time Zone Details
- • Zone: EST/EDT (UTC-5)
- • Full Name: Eastern Time
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • DST Period: Mar → Nov
Location & Region
- • Coordinates: 25.8°N, 80.2°W
- • Region: Americas
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Understanding Miami Time
Eastern Time: EST vs EDT
Miami follows Eastern Time year-round but switches between two variants. Eastern Standard Time (EST) runs from November through early March at UTC-5. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) runs from March through November at UTC-4, shifting clocks forward one hour.
2025 DST Schedule
In 2025, Miami springs forward on March 9 at 2:00 AM (to 3:00 AM EDT) and falls back on November 2 at 2:00 AM (to 1:00 AM EST). During DST transitions, the time difference with London temporarily shifts — it's 5 hours in winter but briefly 4 hours during the few weeks when UK and US DST schedules don't align.
Strategic Position for Americas Business
Miami's Eastern Time zone creates exceptional business overlap with Latin America. Morning meetings catch São Paulo and Buenos Aires in late morning. Afternoon calls reach Mexico City, Bogotá, and Lima during their business hours. This makes Miami the natural coordination point for multinational operations across the Americas.
Miami Time vs Major Cities
| City | Difference | When it's 12 PM in Miami |
|---|---|---|
| 🎡 London | +5 hours | 5:00 PM |
| 🗼 Paris | +6 hours | 6:00 PM |
| 🍣 Tokyo | +14 hours | 2:00 AM (+1) |
| 🦁 Singapore | +13 hours | 1:00 AM (+1) |
| 🦘 Sydney | +15 hours | 3:00 AM (+1) |
| 🏙️ Dubai | +9 hours | 9:00 PM |
| 🌃 Hong Kong | +13 hours | 1:00 AM (+1) |
| 🐻 Berlin | +6 hours | 6:00 PM |
* Times shown use standard time. During DST transitions, differences may vary by 1 hour. See detailed time differences →
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🏢 For International Business
Miami's sweet spot for European calls is 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET, overlapping with London's afternoon. For Latin America, you have all-day flexibility with São Paulo (2 hours ahead) and Mexico City (1 hour behind). Many Miami businesses extend hours to accommodate pan-American clients.
✈️ For Travellers
Flying from Europe? Expect 5-6 hours of jet lag adjustment. From the US West Coast, just 3 hours — manageable in a day. Miami International (MIA) is a major hub with connections throughout the Americas. Cruise passengers: ships depart from PortMiami on Eastern Time — don't miss your boarding! Check our Jet Lag Advisor for recovery tips.
💼 For Remote Workers
Miami is ideal for remote workers serving US East Coast clients while maintaining Latin American connections. The city's growing tech scene (Miami Tech) offers excellent coworking spaces. Time zone alignment with New York means no schedule juggling for US-based companies, while still being close to São Paulo and Mexico City hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Miami and New York are in the same time zone — Eastern Time (ET). There is no time difference between the two cities. Both observe daylight saving time simultaneously, switching to EDT in March and back to EST in November. When it's 9:00 AM in Miami, it's also 9:00 AM in New York.
Miami follows Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) from the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November. During winter months (November to March), Miami uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5). In January 2025, Miami is on EST. The next switch to EDT occurs on March 9, 2025.
In 2025, Florida springs forward on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 AM (clocks move to 3:00 AM). Florida falls back on Sunday, November 2 at 2:00 AM (clocks move to 1:00 AM). Note: The Florida legislature passed the Sunshine Protection Act, but it still awaits federal approval to make DST permanent.
Since Miami is in the same time zone as New York, the NYSE opens at 9:30 AM and closes at 4:00 PM Miami time. Pre-market trading begins at 4:00 AM, and after-hours trading extends until 8:00 PM. Miami traders have no time conversion needed for US markets.
The best time to call Miami from the US West Coast (PST/PDT) is between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM Pacific Time. This reaches Miami during standard business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET). Remember Miami is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles year-round, as both regions observe DST simultaneously.
The best time to call Miami from the UK is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM GMT, which reaches Miami during business hours (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET). During British Summer Time, call between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM BST. Miami is 5 hours behind London in winter, 5 hours behind in summer.
Miami is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). This includes Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) in summer. Miami shares this time zone with major cities like New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Toronto. It's the same as the entire US East Coast.
Standard business hours in Miami are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Due to strong Latin American business ties, many Miami companies accommodate calls with São Paulo (2 hours ahead) and Mexico City (1 hour behind).
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