Time Difference Between Washington State and Florida
Yes—3 hours during Daylight Saving Time (mid-March to early November) and 2 hours during Standard Time (early November to mid-March).
Details
- Washington (Pacific Time): UTC-8 (PST) / UTC-7 (PDT).
- Florida (Eastern Time): UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT). Note: Most of Florida is Eastern; only the western panhandle (e.g., Pensacola) observes Central Time.
Examples
| Period | Washington | Florida (Eastern) | Difference |
|---|
| Daylight Saving (Mar–Nov) | 12:00 PM PDT | 3:00 PM EDT | +3 hours |
| Standard Time (Nov–Mar) | 12:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM EST | +2 hours |
Practical Tip
Schedule meetings for 9 AM–2 PM Pacific / 12 PM–5 PM Eastern to stay within normal business hours for both coasts.
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