Current Time in Jacksonville, United States
Jacksonville is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Jacksonville
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Jacksonville and other cities
Daylight saving time in Jacksonville
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Jacksonville time FAQ
What time is it in Jacksonville right now?
Jacksonville is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Jacksonville, updated every second.
What time zone is Jacksonville in?
Jacksonville is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does Jacksonville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Jacksonville and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Jacksonville.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.