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Current Local Time in Clearwater Beach

Current local time and time zone in Clearwater Beach, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 83°F now🕔 11:49 AM local📅 Best: March, April and November

Current local time in Clearwater Beach

11:49 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now3:49 PM
Sunrise7:05 AM
Sunset8:03 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:05 AM
Sunset8:03 PM
Daylight12h 58m
Solar noon1:34 PM
Golden hour (am)7:05 AM - 8:05 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:03 PM - 8:03 PM
Blue hour (am)6:35 AM - 7:05 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:03 PM - 8:33 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%
Moonrise5:15 PM
Moonset2:45 AM

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Quick facts about Clearwater Beach

TypeBeach
StateFlorida
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates27°58′39″N 82°49′37.6″W (27.9775, -82.8271)
Known forwhite quartz sand on the Gulf
Local time11:49 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsMarch, April and November
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Clearwater Beach is a beach in Florida. Clearwater Beach is a beach known for white quartz sand on the Gulf.

Right now it is 83°F (28°C) in Clearwater Beach with overcast. It feels like 91°F. Today runs from 78°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 28%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Clearwater Beach is March, April and November. The climate is temperate. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 50°F.

The closest major airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 98 mi away. Nearby highlights include Siesta Key Beach, Myakka River State Park, Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. family time is the strongest bet in Clearwater Beach today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 27°58′39″N 82°49′37.6″W (27.9775, -82.8271)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clearwater Beach?

Clearwater Beach is a beach in Florida. Its coordinates are 27.9775, -82.8271. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Clearwater Beach right now?

It is currently 83°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Clearwater Beach?

March, April and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Clearwater Beach, which has a temperate climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Clearwater Beach in?

Clearwater Beach observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 11:49 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Clearwater Beach?

The closest airports are Orlando International Airport (MCO), 98 mi away and Miami International Airport (MIA), 217 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Clearwater Beach?

Popular options include Siesta Key Beach, Myakka River State Park, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Blue Spring State Park and Everglades (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 11:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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