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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -05:00 (EST) |
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What time is it in South Carolina?
The current time in South Carolina is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. South Carolina is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. South Carolina is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in South Carolina is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
South Carolina is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in South Carolina
| 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 South Carolina
Today, November 3, 2026, the sun rises in South Carolina at 06:45 and sets at 17:29 (local time), giving 10 h 44 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:07.
More about South Carolina
See the location and GPS coordinates of South Carolina, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between South Carolina and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in South Carolina
What time is it in South Carolina right now?
The current time in South 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 South Carolina and Washington, D.C.?
South Carolina is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does South Carolina observe daylight saving time?
South Carolina is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in South Carolina is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in South Carolina?
Today, November 3, 2026, the sun rises in South Carolina at 06:45 and sets at 17:29 (local time), giving 10 h 44 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:07.
