Local Time in Ocala, United States
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- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
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- United States
- Continent
- North America
Latest news in Ocala
- Air Show Could Bring the Blue Angels to Ocala International Airport in April 2027352today · 17d ago
- Embry-Riddle airstrip expansion would clear acres of trees in the Ocala National ForestCentral Florida Public Media · 139d ago
- Earl Rice ObituaryOcala StarBanner · 66d ago
- How much do households in Ocala, FL area spend on rent?USAFacts · 94d ago
- Ocala metro ranks No. 1 in growth for second year, U.S. Census Bureau saysWCJB · 165d ago
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Local Vibe
Ocala is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Florida, United States. Located in North Central Florida. The population was 63,591 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 71,753 in 2025, making it the 42nd-most populated city in Florida. It is the principal city of the Ocala metropolitan area, which had a population of 442,660 in 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Ocala right now?
- The current time in Ocala, United States is 04:08:36 PM (EDT), which is UTC-4.
- What time zone is Ocala in?
- Ocala uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EDT, UTC-4.
- Does Ocala observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Ocala 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 Ocala?
- Ocala is currently UTC-4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).