What time zone is Fort Myers Shores in?

Fort Myers Shores 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 Fort Myers Shores?

Clocks in Fort Myers Shores 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 Fort Myers Shores observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Fort Myers Shores observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Fort Myers Shores?

Fort Myers Shores is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Fort Myers Shores, Lee County, Florida, USA

2:56:12 AM

02:56:12

Monday, October 26, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Fort Myers Shores is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Fort Myers Shores

Sunrise7:32 AMSolar noon1:10 PMSunset6:48 PM

Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 23 hoursUpcomingView details Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 5,487
Elevation: 3 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 26° 42' N / 81° 44' W

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Clock changes in Fort Myers Shores

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Solar noon: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 6:48 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 16 min1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:09 AM – 7:12 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:41 AM – 7:39 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:14 AM – 8:06 PM

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:32 AM (east, 103.6°)
Sunset: 6:48 PM (west, 256.2°)
Day length: 11 hr 16 min1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:10 PM (50.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:09 AM – 7:12 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:41 AM – 7:39 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:14 AM – 8:06 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:02 PM (northeast, 66.7°)
Moonset: 7:59 AM (west, 290.7°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	7:32 AM	6:48 PM	11 hr 16 min	1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:33 AM	6:47 PM	11 hr 14 min	1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:34 AM	6:47 PM	11 hr 13 min	1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:34 AM	6:46 PM	11 hr 12 min	1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:35 AM	6:45 PM	11 hr 10 min	1 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:35 AM	6:44 PM	11 hr 09 min	1 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:36 AM	5:44 PM	11 hr 08 min	1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Florida

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day After Thanksgiving

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Fort Myers Shores in?: Fort Myers Shores 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 Fort Myers Shores?: Clocks in Fort Myers Shores 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 Fort Myers Shores observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Fort Myers Shores observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Fort Myers Shores?: Fort Myers Shores is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer