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Current Time in Jacksonville, United States

Check the current local time in Jacksonville, United States. Jacksonville uses the America/New_York time zone, with EST (UTC -5:00) during standard time and EDT (UTC -4:00) during daylight saving time.

Jacksonville, United States — Live Clock
5:46:28 PM
EDT Live timezone
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
DST ends: November 1, 2026

Jacksonville Time Zone

Time Zone

America/New_York

Jacksonville, United States

Current zone: EDT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

EST

UTC -5:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

EDT

UTC -4:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

November 1, 2026

Based on Second Sunday in March / First Sunday in November

About Jacksonville Time: EST & EDT

Check the live current time in Jacksonville, United States. Jacksonville follows EST (UTC -5:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. Use this page to confirm local business hours, travel timing, and call scheduling without timezone.

Jacksonville vs Major Cities

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Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Jacksonville in 150 days

DST ends on November 1, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Jacksonville.

Other Cities in United States

Major cities in United States — some may be in a different time zone than Jacksonville if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Jacksonville time

What time is it in Jacksonville right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Jacksonville, United States, updated every second. Right now, Jacksonville is on EDT with a UTC offset of UTC -4:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Jacksonville in?

Jacksonville uses the America/New_York timezone. Standard time is EST (UTC -5:00). During daylight saving time it switches to EDT (UTC -4:00). Currently Jacksonville is on EDT (UTC -4:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Jacksonville?

Jacksonville is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Jacksonville observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Jacksonville observes daylight saving time, switching between EST (UTC -5:00) and EDT (UTC -4:00) each year. Clocks advance on Second Sunday in March and fall back on First Sunday in November. Right now Jacksonville is using EDT.

Is Jacksonville on EST or EDT right now?

Right now Jacksonville is using EDT (UTC -4:00). It switches to EDT in summer and back to EST in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Jacksonville from New York?

The best call window from New York to Jacksonville depends on the current offset. Jacksonville is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.