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Current Time in Miami, United States
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Miami Timezone Details
| Timezone | EST/EDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-5:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/New_York |
| Country |  United States |
| Population | 467 thousand |
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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Jan 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 16
Presidents' Day
May 25
Memorial Day
Jun 19
Juneteenth
Jul 4
Independence Day
Sep 7
Labor Day
Oct 12
Columbus Day
Nov 11
Veterans Day
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Miami
Find the best hours for a call between Miami (EST/EDT, UTC-5:00) and another city.
✈ Miami Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ MIA
Miami International
🚇 Getting Around Miami
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Miami-Dade Metrorail (23 stations)
⏰ 5:00–00:00 · 1 lines
💡 Heavy rail connecting downtown to suburbs. Connects to MIA airport.
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Metromover
⏰ 5:00–00:00
💡 FREE automated people mover in downtown Miami and Brickell. Great for exploring the core.
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Miami-Dade Bus
100+ lines
💡 Extensive but slow. Use for areas not served by rail.
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Uber / Lyft / Freebee
💡 Freebee offers free electric car rides in South Beach and Coconut Grove neighbourhoods.
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Miami Water Taxi
💡 Scenic rides between Miami Beach, Bayside and Key Biscayne. Seasonal service.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: $2.25 (bus or rail)
Day cap: $5.65 (1-day pass)
Weekly: $29.25 (weekly pass)
✈ Airport link: Metrorail from MIA station (connected by free MIA Mover): $2.25 to downtown (25 min)
💡 EASY Card saves per-ride vs cash. Tap at turnstile — transfers within 3 hours are free.
📱 Recommended app: Transit app or Miami-Dade Go
🏛 Top Attractions in Miami
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
South Beach (Ocean Drive)
Free
Beach
💡 Iconic Art Deco strip and beach. Best in the morning — pack sunscreen and stay until sunset.
Wynwood Walls
$12
Art
💡 Open-air street art museum in the Wynwood arts district. Incredible murals by world-famous artists.
Little Havana
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Calle Ocho is the heart — domino park, live music, cafecito. Best on Viernes Culturales (last Fri of month).
Everglades National Park
$35/car
Nature
💡 1.5 hours from Miami. Airboat tours and alligator spotting. Go early morning for the best wildlife.
Pérez Art Museum Miami
$20
Museum
💡 Stunning waterfront contemporary art museum. Free every first Thursday of the month.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
$25
Historic
💡 Italian Renaissance mansion from 1916. Gorgeous Biscayne Bay waterfront gardens.
Key Biscayne
$8/car
Beach
💡 Quieter, cleaner beaches than South Beach. Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
Brickell City Centre
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Miami's most dynamic new neighbourhood — rooftop bars, restaurants and the Mary Brickell Village.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Visit November–April for the best weather. Hurricane season is June–November. Miami Beach charges for parking — use the ParkMobile app.
🍽 Where to Eat in Miami
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Versailles
££
Cuban
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Little Havana
💡 The most famous Cuban restaurant in America. Ropa vieja, lechón and the best Cuban coffee. An institution.
Joe's Stone Crab
££££
Seafood
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South Beach
💡 Miami's most legendary restaurant since 1913. Stone crab season Oct–May. Long waits — no reservations.
Zak the Baker
£
Bakery/Deli
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Wynwood
💡 Outstanding sourdough and Jewish deli food. The brisket sandwich is extraordinary.
CVI.CHe 105
££
Peruvian
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Downtown
💡 Miami has a huge Peruvian community. This is the best ceviche in the city.
KYU
£££
Asian BBQ
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Wynwood
💡 Wood-fired Asian-inspired BBQ. The cauliflower and brisket are standout dishes. Reserve ahead.
La Mar by Gastón Acurio
£££
Peruvian
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Brickell
💡 Celebrity chef Gastón Acurio's Miami outpost. Waterfront ceviche bar with incredible views.
£ = under $20 · ££ = $20–60 · £££ = $60–120 · ££££ = $120+
💡 Local tip: Miami dining is late — restaurants fill up from 8pm. South Beach restaurants are expensive; Wynwood and Brickell offer better value and quality.
🏨 Where to Stay in Miami
Best hotels for every budget
The Betsy South Beach
$200–400/night
★★★★
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South Beach
💡 Elegant boutique hotel on Ocean Drive. Pool, literary programming, and Art Deco charm.
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
$500–1000/night
★★★★★
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Mid-Beach
💡 The most visually striking hotel in Miami. Alan Faena's maximalist design. Mammoths in the lobby.
Selina Miami Gold Dust
$35–100/night
Hostel
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Wynwood
💡 Design hostel in Wynwood. Best for the arts and nightlife district. Great social scene.
COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach
$350–700/night
★★★★★
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South Beach
💡 Understated luxury on Collins Avenue. Best spa in Miami Beach.
CitizenM Miami Brickell
$120–220/night
★★★★
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Brickell
💡 Smart tech rooms in the financial district. Good value for central Miami access.
💡 Area tip: South Beach is for nightlife and beach; Brickell for finance and upscale dining; Wynwood for art and culture. Book well ahead for Art Basel Miami (December) when prices triple.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Miami
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Art Basel Miami Beach
Festival
💡 First week of December — the world's most famous contemporary art fair. Book hotels 6+ months ahead. Satellite fairs around Wynwood are free.
LIV at Fontainebleau
Nightclub
💡 The most famous nightclub in Miami. A-list DJs and celebrity-heavy crowd. Book table service — door walk-up is very selective.
Ball & Chain (Little Havana)
Jazz/Latin
💡 Historic 1935 venue in Little Havana. Live salsa and mambo bands nightly. Free dance lessons early evening.
FTX Arena (Miami Heat)
Sports
💡 Miami Heat NBA games at Biscayne Bay — beautiful arena. Heat playoff games are among the loudest in the NBA.
Ultra Music Festival
Festival
💡 Last weekend of March in Bayfront Park. World's biggest EDM festival with 160,000 attendees. Book flights and hotels early.
Pérez Art Museum evening events
Culture
💡 Free monthly evening events at PAMM with music, DJs and cocktails. Best kept secret for culture in Miami.
Coconut Grove bar scene
Bars
💡 Coconut Grove is more relaxed than South Beach. Walkable streets with outdoor bars and a festive atmosphere.
Hard Rock Stadium (Dolphins/F1)
Sports
💡 Miami hosts the F1 Grand Prix (May) at the Hard Rock Stadium — one of F1's most glamorous events.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Miami nightlife starts very late — clubs don't fill until 1–2am. Friday and Saturday nights are most active. South Beach is tourist-heavy; Wynwood, Brickell and Coconut Grove are more local.
💡 Travel Tips for Miami
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
US Dollar (USD $). Cards accepted everywhere.
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Weather
Tropical — hot and humid year-round. Peak summer (July–September) can be 35°C+ with daily thunderstorms. November–April is ideal (25–28°C, low humidity).
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SIM / Data
AT&T and T-Mobile both excellent in Miami. Verizon also good. eSIM easiest for short visits.
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Plugs
Type A/B (120V). Adapters needed for European appliances.
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Tipping
18–20% at restaurants. $1–2 per drink at bars. Valet parking: $2–5 tip. Miami has very strong tipping culture.
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Transport
Miami is car-dependent outside South Beach. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is the most practical for visitors. Rent a car for day trips to Everglades or Keys.
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Emergency
Call 911 for all emergencies.
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Safety
South Beach, Brickell and Coconut Grove are very safe. Overtown and parts of Liberty City have higher crime — avoid after dark.
📅 Best time to visit
November–April (dry season, 25–28°C, low humidity). June–October is hurricane season — lower prices but risk of storms. December (Art Basel) is exciting but hotels are extremely expensive.
🛂 Visa information
ESTA required for VWP countries. Canadian citizens need no visa.
About Miami Time Zone (EST/EDT)
Miami, a major international city in Florida, is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer—the same timezone as New York City.
Key fact: Miami shares the same time as New York and Toronto.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Miami with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Miami Time
What time is it in Miami right now? +
The current time in Miami, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Miami is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).
What timezone is Miami in? +
Miami is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.Does Miami observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Miami observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.
What is the UTC offset for Miami? +
Miami's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Miami and London? +
Miami (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Miami shares the same time as New York and Toronto.
How do I convert Miami time to UTC? +
To convert Miami time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Miami and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Miami in? +
Miami is located in North America. It is the 467 thousand population city in United States.
What is the IANA timezone name for Miami? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Miami is
America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.What time is sunrise in Miami today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Miami are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Miami's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Miami? +
Sunset times in Miami are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
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