Exact time in Raleigh
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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -05:00 (EST) |
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What time is it in Raleigh?
The current time in Raleigh is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Raleigh is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Raleigh is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Raleigh is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Raleigh is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Raleigh
| Time zone | America/New_York |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Raleigh
Today, November 6, 2026, the sun rises in Raleigh at 06:41 and sets at 17:14 (local time), giving 10 h 33 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:58.
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Frequently asked questions about the time in Raleigh
What time is it in Raleigh right now?
The current time in Raleigh 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 Raleigh and Washington, D.C.?
Raleigh is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Raleigh observe daylight saving time?
Raleigh is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Raleigh is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Raleigh?
Today, November 6, 2026, the sun rises in Raleigh at 06:41 and sets at 17:14 (local time), giving 10 h 33 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:58.