Most of Florida runs on Eastern Time, but the western Panhandle — Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and the area around Tallahassee's western neighbors — is an hour behind on Central Time. A split time zone state Most of Florida runs on Eastern Time, but the western Panhandle — Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and the area around Tallahassee's western neighbors — is an hour behind on Central Time. Cities in Florida Florida vs. other US zones Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Florida in? Florida is split between two time zones. Most of Florida runs on Eastern Time, but the western Panhandle — Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and the area around Tallahassee's western neighbors — is an hour behind on Central Time. Does Florida observe daylight saving time? Yes, Florida observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country. What is Florida's capital and what time zone is it in? Tallahassee is Florida's capital.