Current Local Time in Sarasota
Sarasota, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Sarasota 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 Sarasota
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (25-33°C) and warm winters (12-23°C). Rainy season June-September.
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📍About Sarasota Time Zone
Sarasota is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Sarasota serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Sarasota is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Sarasota, consider that standard business hours are typically Arts venues have evening performances. Beach businesses open early. St. Armands Circle shops until 9 PM. local time. Sarasota observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Sarasota has a population of approximately 58K (840K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Sarasota from abroad, use the country code +1 941. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Sarasota time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Sarasota ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Sarasota Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 27.34°, -82.53°
- • Calling Code: +1 941