Current Time in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida, USA

1:45:09 AM

01:45:09

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

Clock format
Time zone details

Lake City is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Lake City

Sunrise6:56 AMSolar noon12:15 PMSunset5:34 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Florida
County
Columbia County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
12,161
Elevation
59 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
30° 11' N / 82° 38' W
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Clock changes in Lake City

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 38 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 38 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(41.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 38 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 37 min1 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 35 min1 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 34 min1 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 33 min1 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min1 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 31 min1 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Lake City

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Upcoming public holidays in Florida

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Day After Thanksgiving
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lake City in?
Lake City 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 Lake City?
Clocks in Lake City move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Lake City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lake City observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Lake City?
Lake City is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer