Miami uses Eastern Time (ET) — UTC−5 in winter (EST) and UTC−4 in summer (EDT). Known as the "Magic City", Miami is a global hub for finance, culture, and tourism, famous for South Beach, Art Deco architecture, Little Havana, and its vibrant Latin American influence.
Everything you need to know about Miami's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
From the first Sunday of November to the second Sunday of March, Miami observes EST (UTC−5). This is the standard winter time used across the US East Coast.
From the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November, Miami advances to EDT (UTC−4) — clocks move forward 1 hour, giving longer summer evenings.
The official IANA time zone name for Miami is America/New_York. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems, and all modern calendar applications.
Spring forward: 9 March 2025 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 2 November 2025 at 02:00 → 01:00
Spring forward: 8 March 2026 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 1 November 2026 at 02:00 → 01:00
Miami is famous for South Beach (SoBe), with its white sand, turquoise water, and iconic lifeguard towers. Other popular beaches include Key Biscayne and Crandon Park.
Miami is the economic and cultural capital of Latin America, home to the largest Cuban-American community in the US (Little Havana), and a major hub for international trade and banking.
Miami is a coastal metropolis in southeastern Florida, with a population of over 450,000 (metro area over 6 million). It is a global city renowned for its cultural diversity, vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and as a gateway to Latin America.
The city is world‑famous for South Beach (SoBe), with its pastel Art Deco architecture, white sand beaches, and glamorous nightlife. The Art Deco Historic District in Miami Beach contains the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world. Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and Lincoln Road are iconic thoroughfares lined with restaurants, shops, and clubs.
Miami is the heart of Latin American culture in the United States. Little Havana (Calle Ocho) is the center of Cuban-American life, with cigar shops, cafés serving Cuban coffee and pastelitos, and the famous Walk of Fame honoring Latin artists. The annual Calle Ocho Festival is one of the largest Hispanic festivals in the country.
The city is a major hub for finance, trade, and tourism. PortMiami is the busiest cruise port in the world, known as the "Cruise Capital of the World." Miami International Airport (MIA) is a primary gateway between the US and Latin America, offering non‑stop flights to over 150 destinations, including London, Paris, Madrid, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City.
Other attractions include Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (a stunning Italian Renaissance‑style villa), Jungle Island, the Frost Museum of Science (with a three‑story aquarium), the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), and the Everglades National Park (just a short drive west). Sports fans cheer for the Miami Heat (NBA), Miami Dolphins (NFL), and Miami Marlins (MLB).
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport (FLL) serve the region, with MIA offering extensive international connections.
450,000+ (city) / 6M+ (metro). Major global city in South Florida.
Iconic white‑sand beach, pastel Art Deco architecture, Ocean Drive nightlife.
Center of Cuban‑American culture, cigars, Cuban coffee, Calle Ocho festival.
PortMiami is the world's busiest cruise port. Gateway to the Caribbean.
Tropical monsoon. Warm, humid summers (avg. 32°C / 90°F in July), mild, dry winters (avg. 20°C / 68°F in January).
+1 (US country code). Area codes: 305, 786. Currency: US Dollar (USD, $).
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Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. The US, EU, and other regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Miami and a European city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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