DST Starts
Sunday, March 8, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00 → UTC -04:00
Daylight Saving Time in Fort Lauderdale
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Fort Lauderdale, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Fort Lauderdale, United States
America/New_York
DST Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -04:00 → UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time in Fort Lauderdale in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00UTC -04:00
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -04:00UTC -05:00
DST Dates for Fort Lauderdale by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, March 10, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 3, 2024 1:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 1, 2026 1:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 7, 2027 1:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2028 1:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 4, 2029 1:59 AM |
Does Fort Lauderdale Use Daylight Saving Time?
Fort Lauderdale has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the America/New_York time zone data.
Fort Lauderdale Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Fort Lauderdale is America/New_York.
Daylight Saving Time in Fort Lauderdale FAQ
Does Fort Lauderdale observe daylight saving time?
Fort Lauderdale has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the America/New_York time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Fort Lauderdale in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Fort Lauderdale in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zone is Fort Lauderdale in?
Fort Lauderdale uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York.
Do the clocks change in Fort Lauderdale in 2026?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
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