Miami to Palm Desert time converter

Palm Desert is 3 hours behind Miami. When it is 9:00 AM in Miami, it is 6:00 AM in Palm Desert.

Miami EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Palm Desert PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Florida, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-3h
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1:47 PM in Miami, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Miami to Palm Desert conversion table

Every hour of today in Miami and the matching time in Palm Desert. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

MiamiPalm Desert
12:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Miami (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Palm Desert).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Miami and Palm Desert switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -3h

Distance

Miami and Palm Desert are 3,584 km (2,227 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Miami and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 3 hours behind Miami.

What time is it in Palm Desert when it is 9 AM in Miami?

When it is 9:00 AM in Miami, it is 6:00 AM in Palm Desert.

When is the best time to call Palm Desert from Miami?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Miami (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Palm Desert).

Does the time difference between Miami and Palm Desert change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.