Current Time in Miami, United States
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
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City Details
Miami
Lat: 25.7617° N
Long: 80.1918° W
Population: 470,000
Time Zone
America/New_York
EDT
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Overview
Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County and the largest city in Florida, with 444,000 residents in the city proper and 6.3 million in the South Florida metro area as of 2024. It is the undisputed gateway city to Latin America — home to the largest Cuban-American community in the world and the headquarters of more Latin American business divisions than any other US city. Miami is also the world's cruise ship capital, handling over 6 million passengers annually.
Administrative Region
South Florida / Southeast
US-FL
Local Currency
$
Metadata
- Web Domain.us
- ISO CodeUS-FL
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The area was inhabited by the Tequesta and later Seminole peoples. Julia Tuttle, a local landowner, persuaded Henry Flagler to extend his Florida East Coast Railway to the site after freezing temperatures destroyed crops across Florida but spared Miami in 1894. The city was incorporated on 28 July 1896 with just 444 registered voters. It grew explosively after World War II, driven by air conditioning, Cuban immigration after 1959, and the tourism industry.
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👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •South Beach Art Deco Historic District
- •Wynwood Walls street art district
- •Little Havana — Calle Ocho and authentic Cuban culture
- •Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) on the waterfront
- •Everglades National Park day trip (60km southwest)
🎒 Visitor Tip
Miami Beach and the City of Miami are separate municipalities — most tourist accommodation is on Miami Beach. The Metromover downtown loop is free and useful for navigating the financial district. Wynwood Walls street art district is the most interesting neighbourhood for culture. South Beach's Ocean Drive is worth one walk but tourist-priced; eat well and cheaply instead in Little Havana on Calle Ocho. Hurricane season runs June–November; travel insurance is advisable.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on flat limestone bedrock at sea level on Biscayne Bay, a shallow coastal lagoon separating the mainland from Miami Beach barrier island. The entire city averages only 1.8m above sea level, making it among the most climate-vulnerable cities in the world. The Everglades begins at the western edge of Miami-Dade County. No significant natural elevation anywhere in the county.
Climate Stats
Tropical monsoon (Köppen Am)
Avg Summer
30°C
Avg Winter
20°C
Annual Rainfall
1472 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Miami
What timezone is Miami in?↓
Miami is in the America/New_York time zone (America/New_York), currently UTCEDT.
Does United States observe daylight saving time?↓
No. United States does not observe daylight saving time. Miami stays on EST/EDT (UTCEDT) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is EST/EDT?↓
EST/EDT stands for America/New_York. It is UTCEDT and is the standard time used in United States.
What is the time difference between Miami and New York?↓
Miami is 5 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Miami?↓
The time displayed for Miami is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCEDT mean for Miami?↓
UTCEDT means Miami is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Miami?↓
Standard business hours in Miami are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST/EDT (UTCEDT). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the United States national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Miami and London?↓
Miami is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.