Local Time in Gainesville, United States
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- America/New_York
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Latest news in Gainesville
- The birth of the U.S. NavyGainesville Daily Register · 1d ago
- Appeals court sides with GRU Authority over city in Gainesville Regional Utilities fightWCJB · 12d ago
- One killed in three-vehicle crash in Gainesville | NewsKTEN · 21d ago
- Mike Klein hosts campaign rally in Gainesville ahead of November electionThe Independent Florida Alligator · 27d ago
- Air Force jet with Air Force One look touches down at Gainesville airportGainesville Sun · 57d ago
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Local Vibe
Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is the most populous city in North Central Florida with a population of 141,085 at the 2020 census, while the Gainesville metropolitan area has an estimated 360,000 residents. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the third-largest public university campus by enrollment in the United States as of the 2023–2024 academic year. The university is represented by the Florida Gators sports teams in NCAA competitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Gainesville right now?
- The current time in Gainesville, United States is 03:52:58 PM (EDT), which is UTC-4.
- What time zone is Gainesville in?
- Gainesville uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EDT, UTC-4.
- Does Gainesville observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Gainesville observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Gainesville?
- Gainesville is currently UTC-4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).