Current Time in Tampa, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Tampa time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
27.95° N, 82.46° W
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
5:43 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 11 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa to London | +5 hours | |
| Tampa to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Tampa to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Tampa to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Tampa to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Tampa. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Tampa
What time zone is Tampa in?
Tampa is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Tampa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Tampa and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Tampa. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tampa?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 5:43 PM local time, giving 11 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Tampa?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Tampa follows Eastern Time.