Current Time in Miami
The current local time in Miami, United States, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Miami’s official time zone (America/New_York) — never hardcoded. It follows daylight-saving changes automatically.
Miami vs other United States cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Miami.
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How to read the time in Miami
- 01 The large clock shows Miami’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Miami relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Miami time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Miami in?
Miami, United States uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier). Miami observes daylight saving time. Its clocks run at UTC-5 in standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving, so its offset from UTC changes twice a year. The clock above always shows the correct current time.
Does Miami observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Miami shifts its clocks by one hour twice a year, moving between UTC-5 (standard time) and UTC-4 (daylight saving time). Because the clock on this page is computed live from Miami's time zone, you never have to track those changes yourself — the displayed time and UTC offset update automatically.
What is the time difference between Miami and New York?
The gap between Miami and New York depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours New York and other cities are ahead of or behind Miami right now.
Is this Miami clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Miami's official IANA time zone (America/New_York) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.