Calling family, scheduling a business meeting or planning a trip? Here is what you need to know about the current time in Miami, its time zone and the time difference with Israel.
Miami’s time zone
Miami is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). In winter it uses Eastern Standard Time (EST) (UTC-5), and in summer it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (UTC-4).
Time difference between Miami and Israel
For most of the year, Israel is 7 hours ahead of Miami. When it is 12:00 noon in Tel Aviv, it is 05:00 in the morning in Miami.
There is one catch: the United States and Israel change their clocks on different dates. The US moves to daylight saving time on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, while Israel changes on the Friday before the last Sunday in March and on the last Sunday in October. During those few weeks in spring and autumn, the difference is 6 hours instead of 7.
Best times to call Miami from Israel
- Late afternoon and evening in Israel (around 16:00 to 23:00) is morning to afternoon in Miami – the best window for business calls.
- Morning in Israel is the middle of the night in Miami, so avoid calling then.
- Remember that the US working week runs Monday to Friday, so Friday afternoon in Israel is still Friday morning there, and Sunday is a day off.
Flying to Miami: jet lag tips
El Al has operated direct flights between Tel Aviv and Miami, a journey of around 13 hours; otherwise you can connect via New York or Europe. Flying west is usually easier on the body than flying east. Try to stay awake until a normal local bedtime on the day you arrive, get outside in daylight, and drink plenty of water during the flight.
Planning a trip to Florida?
Miami’s beaches, Art Deco district and Latin food scene make a great combination with the theme parks of Orlando, a few hours’ drive north – see our Walt Disney World guide.
More time zones
Planning calls or a trip across the US? See the time in New York, Washington, Las Vegas, and check our ESTA application guide before you fly.
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