Current Time in West Palm Beach, United States
West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach
| 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 West Palm Beach and other cities
Daylight saving time in West Palm Beach
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).
West Palm Beach time FAQ
What time is it in West Palm Beach right now?
West Palm Beach is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in West Palm Beach, updated every second.
What time zone is West Palm Beach in?
West Palm Beach is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind West Palm Beach.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.