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Information about Florida

Time Zones in Florida

There are two time zones in Florida:

Central Standard Time CST (UTC-06:00)
Eastern Standard Time EST (UTC-05:00)

Most of Florida is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone, including the major cities of Miami and Orlando. However, the western part of the state (west of the Apalachicola River, including Pensacola) is in the Central Standard Time (CST) zone.

Daylight Saving Time in Florida

Florida also observes daylight saving time; daylight saving time generally runs from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

Location and Geography

Florida is located in the southeastern United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the states of Alabama and Georgia. Much of Florida consists of a peninsula between the Gulf and the Atlantic. With approximately 2,170 kilometers, Florida has the longest coastline in the continental United States.

Population and Cities

Florida has over 23 million residents, making it the third most populous state in the U.S. The largest metropolitan area is the Miami metropolitan area, while Jacksonville is the most populous city. Other major metropolitan areas include Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Tallahassee.

Cities and places in Florida

• Jacksonville
• Miami
• Tampa
• Orlando
• Saint Petersburg
• Tallahassee
• Pensacola
• Palm Beach