Time Cary - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Cary?
The current time in Cary is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Cary is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Cary is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Cary is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Cary.
Time zone and clock changes in Cary
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Cary
Today, October 11, 2026, the sun rises in Cary at 07:01 and sets at 18:17 (local time), giving 11 h 16 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:39.
More about Cary
See the location and GPS coordinates of Cary, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Cary and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Cary
What time is it in Cary right now?
The current time in Cary is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Cary and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Cary.
Does Cary observe daylight saving time?
Cary is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Cary is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Cary?
Today, October 11, 2026, the sun rises in Cary at 07:01 and sets at 18:17 (local time), giving 11 h 16 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:39.
