What time zone is Lake Sarasota in?

Lake Sarasota 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 Sarasota?

Clocks in Lake Sarasota 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 Sarasota observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Lake Sarasota observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Lake Sarasota?

Lake Sarasota is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Lake Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, USA

3:18:46 AM

03:18:46

Sunday, November 15, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Lake Sarasota

Sunrise6:50 AMSolar noon12:14 PMSunset5:38 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 4,679
Elevation: 9 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 27° 17' N / 82° 26' W

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Clock changes in Lake Sarasota

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Solar noon: 12:14 PM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 48 min1 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:25 AM – 6:02 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:57 AM – 6:31 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:29 AM – 6:58 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination33%

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:50 AM (east, 110.5°)
Sunset: 5:38 PM (west, 249.3°)
Day length: 10 hr 48 min1 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:14 PM (44.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:25 AM – 6:02 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:57 AM – 6:31 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:29 AM – 6:58 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:03 PM (southeast, 113.9°)
Moonset: 10:54 PM (west, 248.1°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 15	6:50 AM	5:38 PM	10 hr 48 min	1 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:50 AM	5:37 PM	10 hr 47 min	1 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:51 AM	5:37 PM	10 hr 46 min	1 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:52 AM	5:37 PM	10 hr 45 min	1 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:53 AM	5:36 PM	10 hr 44 min	1 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	6:54 AM	5:36 PM	10 hr 43 min	1 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 21	6:54 AM	5:36 PM	10 hr 42 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Florida

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day After Thanksgiving
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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