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
SCUS State Time Guide
What time zone is South Carolina in?
South Carolina is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Current Local Time in South Carolina
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityColumbiaState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in South Carolina
CharlestonSC
EDTColumbiaSC
EDTNorth CharlestonSC
EDTMount PleasantSC
EDTGreenvilleSC
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Time Zone
Official answers regarding South Carolina local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is South Carolina in?▼
South Carolina is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Does South Carolina observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, South 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 Columbia, South Carolina?▼
The capital of South Carolina is Columbia, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).