Current Time in Fort Walton Beach
Florida, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States — updated live every second. Fort Walton Beach observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Fort Walton Beach now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Fort Walton Beach time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Fort Walton Beach
What Time Is It in Fort Walton Beach Right Now?
The current local time in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States is 01:15:58 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Fort Walton Beach observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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01:15:58 PM
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Fort Walton Beach Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Fort Walton Beach timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Florida
Fort Walton Beach is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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Fort Walton Beach Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Florida
Daylight Saving Time: Fort Walton Beach is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Fort Walton Beach is located in United States (Florida) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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