Current Time in Jacksonville, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
30.33° N,
81.66° W
Population: 954,614
Country:
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United States
IANA Timezone:
America/New_York
UTC Offset:
−05:00
Timezone:
EST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKST,
CST,
EST,
HST,
MST,
PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKDT,
CDT,
EDT,
HDT,
MDT,
PDT
Time in Jacksonville — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Jacksonville's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Jacksonville right now?
The current local time in Jacksonville, United States is 08:16 (Sunday, June 14, 2026). Jacksonville observes the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-4 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Jacksonville use?
Jacksonville uses America/New_York, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Jacksonville.
Does Jacksonville observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Jacksonville currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/New_York time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Jacksonville?
Right now Jacksonville is at UTC-4. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Jacksonville observes DST.
When does the day change in Jacksonville?
Midnight in Jacksonville occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/New_York zone. Since Jacksonville is at UTC-4, the date here is behind UTC by 4 hours.