Current time in North Carolina, United States
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:49 AM · 5:14 PM
- IANA zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 35.60° N, 79.40° W
Time difference from North Carolina
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | North Carolina is 5 hours behind | 12:32 AM |
| London | North Carolina is 5 hours behind | 12:32 AM |
| Los Angeles | North Carolina is 3 hours ahead | 4:32 PM |
| Dubai | North Carolina is 9 hours behind | 4:32 AM |
| Manila | North Carolina is 13 hours behind | 8:32 AM |
| Tokyo | North Carolina is 14 hours behind | 9:32 AM |
| Sydney | North Carolina is 16 hours behind | 11:32 AM |
North Carolina time zone: questions
What time zone is North Carolina in?
North Carolina, United States uses Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC−5 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/New_York.
Does North Carolina use daylight saving time?
Yes. North Carolina uses UTC−5 in standard time and UTC−4 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between North Carolina and UTC?
North Carolina is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC−5).
What time is sunrise and sunset in North Carolina today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in North Carolina at 6:49 AM and sets at 5:14 PM, giving 10 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in North Carolina?
Most offices in North Carolina open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in North Carolina
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in the United States
- New York 7:32 PM
- Los Angeles 4:32 PM
- Chicago 6:32 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:32 PM
- San Francisco 4:32 PM
- Las Vegas 4:32 PM
- Miami 7:32 PM
- Boston 7:32 PM
- Dallas 6:32 PM
- Houston 6:32 PM
- Seattle 4:32 PM
- Atlanta 7:32 PM
- Denver 5:32 PM
- Honolulu 2:32 PM
- Phoenix 5:32 PM
- Austin 6:32 PM
- Orlando 7:32 PM
- San Diego 4:32 PM
- Philadelphia 7:32 PM
- Anchorage 3:32 PM
- Detroit 7:32 PM
- Nashville 6:32 PM
- New Orleans 6:32 PM
- Portland 4:32 PM
- San Jose 4:32 PM
- Charlotte 7:32 PM
- Columbus 7:32 PM
- Minneapolis 6:32 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:32 PM
- San Antonio 6:32 PM
Other places on UTC−5 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:32 AM
- Tokyo 9:32 AM
- Paris 1:32 AM
- Dubai 4:32 AM
- Manila 8:32 AM
- Sydney 11:32 AM
- Seoul 9:32 AM
- Toronto 7:32 PM
- Beijing 8:32 AM
- Berlin 1:32 AM
- Shanghai 8:32 AM
- Bangkok 7:32 AM
- Delhi 6:02 AM
- Moscow 3:32 AM
- Mumbai 6:02 AM
- Rome 1:32 AM
- Amsterdam 1:32 AM
- Istanbul 3:32 AM
- Madrid 1:32 AM
- Melbourne 11:32 AM
- Mexico City 6:32 PM
- São Paulo 9:32 PM
- Jakarta 7:32 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:32 AM