Time Wilmington - 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 Wilmington?
The current time in Wilmington is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Wilmington is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Wilmington is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Wilmington is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Wilmington is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Wilmington
| 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 Wilmington
Today, October 17, 2026, the sun rises in Wilmington at 07:00 and sets at 17:59 (local time), giving 10 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:30.
More about Wilmington
See the location and GPS coordinates of Wilmington, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Wilmington and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Wilmington
What time is it in Wilmington right now?
The current time in Wilmington 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 Wilmington and Washington, D.C.?
Wilmington is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Wilmington observe daylight saving time?
Wilmington is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Wilmington is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Wilmington?
Today, October 17, 2026, the sun rises in Wilmington at 07:00 and sets at 17:59 (local time), giving 10 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:30.
