Time North Carolina - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 4 h (EDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 5 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 4 h (EDT) |
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What time is it in North Carolina?
The current time in North Carolina is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. North Carolina is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. North Carolina is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in North Carolina is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
North Carolina is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in North Carolina
| Time zone | America/New_York |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −4:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in North Carolina
Today, October 31, 2026, the sun rises in North Carolina at 07:41 and sets at 18:26 (local time), giving 10 h 45 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:03.
More about North Carolina
See the location and GPS coordinates of North Carolina, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between North Carolina and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in North Carolina
What time is it in North Carolina right now?
The current time in North Carolina is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/New_York time zone.
What is the time difference between North Carolina and Washington, D.C.?
North Carolina is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does North Carolina observe daylight saving time?
North Carolina is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in North Carolina is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in North Carolina?
Today, October 31, 2026, the sun rises in North Carolina at 07:41 and sets at 18:26 (local time), giving 10 h 45 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:03.
