Time in North Carolina right now
North Carolina is on Eastern Time. Use this page to check the live state clock, DST dates, and local time for Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and other listed places.
- Capital
- Raleigh
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Charlotte
- Places listed
- 147
North Carolina time zone details.
North Carolina uses one time zone statewide. The chart below shows the live Eastern Time clock and the 147 listed places using it.
Live time in North Carolina cities.
The 100 largest places in North Carolina by population out of 147, with their local time. Place data comes from GeoNames.
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- Winston-Salem Eastern Time --:--
- Fayetteville Eastern Time --:--
- Cary Eastern Time --:--
- Wilmington Eastern Time --:--
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- Asheville Eastern Time --:--
- Greenville Eastern Time --:--
- Concord Eastern Time --:--
- Gastonia Eastern Time --:--
- Jacksonville Eastern Time --:--
- Chapel Hill Eastern Time --:--
- Rocky Mount Eastern Time --:--
- Huntersville Eastern Time --:--
- Burlington Eastern Time --:--
- Wilson Eastern Time --:--
- Kannapolis Eastern Time --:--
- Apex Eastern Time --:--
- Hickory Eastern Time --:--
- Wake Forest Eastern Time --:--
- Indian Trail Eastern Time --:--
- Mooresville Eastern Time --:--
- Goldsboro Eastern Time --:--
- Monroe Eastern Time --:--
- Salisbury Eastern Time --:--
- Holly Springs Eastern Time --:--
- Matthews Eastern Time --:--
- New Bern Eastern Time --:--
- Fort Bragg Eastern Time --:--
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- Cornelius Eastern Time --:--
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- Thomasville Eastern Time --:--
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- Asheboro Eastern Time --:--
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- Morrisville Eastern Time --:--
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- Lumberton Eastern Time --:--
- Kinston Eastern Time --:--
- Havelock Eastern Time --:--
- Shelby Eastern Time --:--
- Clemmons Eastern Time --:--
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- Clayton Eastern Time --:--
- Boone Eastern Time --:--
- Elizabeth City Eastern Time --:--
- Leland Eastern Time --:--
- Lenoir Eastern Time --:--
- Morganton Eastern Time --:--
- Hope Mills Eastern Time --:--
- Albemarle Eastern Time --:--
- Pinehurst Eastern Time --:--
- Laurinburg Eastern Time --:--
- Eden Eastern Time --:--
- Roanoke Rapids Eastern Time --:--
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- Stallings Eastern Time --:--
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- Graham Eastern Time --:--
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- Hendersonville Eastern Time --:--
- Mebane Eastern Time --:--
- Lewisville Eastern Time --:--
- Southern Pines Eastern Time --:--
- Waxhaw Eastern Time --:--
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- Spring Lake Eastern Time --:--
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- Waynesville Eastern Time --:--
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- Winterville Eastern Time --:--
- Morehead City Eastern Time --:--
- Rockingham Eastern Time --:--
- Myrtle Grove Eastern Time --:--
- Clinton Eastern Time --:--
- Saint Stephens Eastern Time --:--
- Oxford Eastern Time --:--
- Pineville Eastern Time --:--
- Siler City Eastern Time --:--
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North Carolina daylight saving dates.
North Carolina follows the US daylight saving schedule. Clocks move forward one hour in March and back one hour in November, both at 2:00 local time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and every listed North Carolina place follow the same clock change dates.
Time in nearby southern states.
States in the same Census Bureau region as North Carolina, with their time zones and local time. See every state on the United States page.
- Alabama Central Time --:--
- Arkansas Central Time --:--
- Delaware Eastern Time --:--
- District of Columbia Eastern Time --:--
- Florida Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Georgia Eastern Time --:--
- Kentucky Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Louisiana Central Time --:--
- Maryland Eastern Time --:--
- Mississippi Central Time --:--
- Oklahoma Central Time --:--
- South Carolina Eastern Time --:--
- Tennessee Central and Eastern Time --:--
- Texas Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Virginia Eastern Time --:--
- West Virginia Eastern Time --:--
North Carolina time FAQ.
Direct answers for North Carolina time zone, daylight saving time, city clocks and time differences.
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What time zone is North Carolina in?
North Carolina is in Eastern Time. It uses UTC-5 during standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving time.
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What time is it in Raleigh?
Raleigh uses Eastern Time, the same time zone as Charlotte, Greensboro and the rest of North Carolina. The live Raleigh time is shown in the city list.
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Does North Carolina observe daylight saving time?
Yes. North Carolina observes daylight saving time. Clocks go forward on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
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When do the clocks change in North Carolina in 2026?
In 2026, North Carolina clocks move from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March. They move back from 2:00 to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November.
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What is the time difference between North Carolina and Los Angeles?
North Carolina is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles throughout the year.
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What is the time difference between North Carolina and London?
North Carolina is usually 5 hours behind London. The difference changes for short periods in March and October because the US and UK change clocks on different dates.
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What is the largest city in North Carolina?
Charlotte is the largest North Carolina place listed here, with about 911,311 people. It uses Eastern Time.
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Does any part of North Carolina use Central Time?
No. North Carolina uses Eastern Time statewide, so listed places do not switch to Central Time inside the state.
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Which other states use Eastern Time?
Nearby Eastern Time states include South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and Ohio. Some larger states use Eastern Time only in part of the state.
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How do I find the time in a city in North Carolina?
Use the city search or scroll the 100 largest places. Each city page shows live local time, sunrise, sunset and the time difference from where you are.