Current Time in Lake Forest, Broward County, Florida, USA

3:18:22 AM

03:18:22

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Lake Forest

Sunrise6:39 AMSolar noon12:05 PMSunset5:31 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
5,522
Elevation
2 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
25° 58' N / 80° 10' W
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Clock changes in Lake Forest

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 52 min1 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

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

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 52 min1 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(45.4° 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 52 min1 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min1 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 48 min1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min59 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 46 min58 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Lake Forest

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