Current Time in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida, USA

4:42:47 AM

04:42:47

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Alachua is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Alachua

Sunrise7:38 AMSolar noon1:13 PMSunset6:47 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 21 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Florida
County
Alachua County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
9,757
Elevation
42 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
29° 45' N / 82° 25' W
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Clock changes in Alachua

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 09 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 09 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(47.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 09 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 07 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 06 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 04 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 03 min1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 01 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 00 min1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Alachua

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Upcoming public holidays in Florida

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Day After Thanksgiving

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Alachua in?
Alachua uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Alachua?
Clocks in Alachua move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Alachua observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alachua observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Alachua?
Alachua is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer