Current time in South Carolina, United States
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:52 AM · 5:23 PM
- IANA zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 33.90° N, 80.90° W
Time difference from South Carolina
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | South Carolina is 5 hours behind | 12:32 AM |
| London | South Carolina is 5 hours behind | 12:32 AM |
| Los Angeles | South Carolina is 3 hours ahead | 4:32 PM |
| Dubai | South Carolina is 9 hours behind | 4:32 AM |
| Manila | South Carolina is 13 hours behind | 8:32 AM |
| Tokyo | South Carolina is 14 hours behind | 9:32 AM |
| Sydney | South Carolina is 16 hours behind | 11:32 AM |
South Carolina time zone: questions
What time zone is South Carolina in?
South Carolina, United States uses Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC−5 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/New_York.
Does South Carolina use daylight saving time?
Yes. South 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 South Carolina and UTC?
South Carolina is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC−5).
What time is sunrise and sunset in South Carolina today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in South Carolina at 6:52 AM and sets at 5:23 PM, giving 10 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in South Carolina?
Most offices in South 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 South 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