Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
NCUS State Time Guide
What time zone is North Carolina in?
North Carolina is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in summer.
Current Local Time in North Carolina
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityRaleighState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in North Carolina
CharlotteNC
EDTRaleighNC
EDTGreensboroNC
EDTDurhamNC
EDTWinston-SalemNC
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina Time Zone
Official answers regarding North Carolina local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is North Carolina in?▼
North Carolina is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in summer.
Does North Carolina observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, North Carolina observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Raleigh, North Carolina?▼
The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).