Current Time in Tampa, FL
Tampa is a city in Florida, home to about 398,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:13 AM / 7:38 PM
Population
398,000
Tampa vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Tampa
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tampa in?
Tampa is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Tampa observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Tampa observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Tampa today?
Today, sunrise in Tampa is around 7:13 AM and sunset is around 7:38 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Tampa?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.