Time in North Carolina now
North Carolina uses Eastern Time. Every clock on this page is live, and the list below shows the local time in the 100 largest of its 148 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
- 148
Time zones in North Carolina.
How the places listed in North Carolina split between time zones, measured by the number of people who live in them.
Current time in cities across North Carolina.
The 100 largest places in North Carolina by population out of 148, with their local time. Place data comes from GeoNames.
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Charlotte Eastern Time --:--
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Durham Eastern Time --:--
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Winston-Salem Eastern Time --:--
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Fayetteville Eastern Time --:--
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Cary Eastern Time --:--
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Wilmington Eastern Time --:--
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High Point Eastern Time --:--
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Asheville Eastern Time --:--
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Greenville Eastern Time --:--
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Gastonia Eastern Time --:--
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Jacksonville Eastern Time --:--
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Kannapolis Eastern Time --:--
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Asheboro Eastern Time --:--
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Pineville Eastern Time --:--
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Siler City Eastern Time --:--
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When the clocks change in North Carolina.
North Carolina follows the national rules: clocks go forward one hour on the second Sunday of March and back one hour on the first Sunday of November, at 2:00 local time.
- 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
Every place in North Carolina changes its clocks on these dates.
Time in other states in the South.
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 --:--
Quick answers about time in North Carolina.
Short, clear answers about the time zone, daylight saving time and cities of North Carolina.
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What time zone is North Carolina in?
All of North Carolina uses Eastern Time, UTC-5, and UTC-4 during daylight saving time.
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What time is it in Raleigh?
Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina. It uses Eastern Time, UTC-5, and UTC-4 during daylight saving time. Its live local time is shown in the city list on this page.
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Does North Carolina observe daylight saving time?
Yes. North Carolina moves its clocks forward one hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back one hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, both at 2:00 local time.
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When do the clocks change in North Carolina in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in North Carolina go forward from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back from 2:00 to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November 2026. In 2027 they change on Sunday, 14 March 2027 and Sunday, 7 November 2027.
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What is the time difference between North Carolina and Los Angeles?
North Carolina is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year.
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What is the time difference between North Carolina and London?
North Carolina is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. The gap is one hour smaller for a few weeks in March and in late October, because the United States and the United Kingdom change their clocks on different dates.
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What is the largest city in North Carolina?
Charlotte is the largest place listed for North Carolina, with about 911,311 people. It uses Eastern Time.
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How many time zones does North Carolina have?
North Carolina has one time zone, Eastern Time, so every place in the state shows the same time.
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Which other states use Eastern Time?
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia also use Eastern Time, for all or most of their area.
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How do I find the time in a city in North Carolina?
Search the city list on this page or scroll through the 100 largest places. Each place shows its live local time and time zone, and the clock at the top of the page shows how far the state is from you.