Current Time in Sarasota
Florida, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Sarasota, Florida, United States — updated live every second. Sarasota observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Sarasota now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Sarasota time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Sarasota
What Time Is It in Sarasota Right Now?
The current local time in Sarasota, Florida, United States is 06:59:51 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Sarasota 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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06:59:51 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Sarasota Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Sarasota 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
Sarasota 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 Sarasota Time With Other Cities
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Sarasota 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: Sarasota is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Sarasota 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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