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Florida, United States
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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See the exact local time in Lake Wales, Florida, United States. The live clock above updates every second.Lake Wales follows Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Lake Wales
What Time Is It in Lake Wales Right Now?
The current local time in Lake Wales, Florida, United States is 08:40:06 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Lake Wales observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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Lake Wales Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Lake Wales timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/New_York
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Florida
Lake Wales is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
How to Compare Lake Wales Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Lake Wales (EDT, UTC-4) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Lake Wales Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Florida
Daylight Saving Time: Lake Wales is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Lake Wales is located in United States (Florida) and observes the America/New_York time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-4. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-5 standard).
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