Time zone in Miami: Eastern Time (ET)
Right now the local time in Miami is UTC−5 (EST). Miami observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−4 on March 8 and to UTC−5 on November 1.
Time difference between Miami and other places
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Miami right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Miami. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Miami |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Chicago | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Denver | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 5 hours behind | 4:00 AM |
| Vietnam | 12 hours ahead | 9:00 PM |
| The Philippines | 13 hours ahead | 10:00 PM |
| China | 13 hours ahead | 10:00 PM |
| Mexico | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Spain | 6 hours ahead | 3:00 PM |
| South Korea | 14 hours ahead | 11:00 PM |
| Brazil | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
U.S. stock market hours in Miami (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Miami that is from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Miami in?
Miami uses Eastern Time (ET), which is UTC−5 (EST) right now. Miami observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−4 on March 8 and to UTC−5 on November 1.
Does Miami have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−4 on March 8 and to UTC−5 on November 1.
What is the time difference between Miami and Los Angeles?
Miami is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.