Time in South Carolina right now
South Carolina is in Eastern Time. The clock here updates live, with city times for Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and 99 listed places.
- Capital
- Columbia
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Columbia
- Places listed
- 99
South Carolina time zone.
South Carolina uses one time zone statewide: Eastern Time. It is UTC-5 in standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving time.
Current local time in South Carolina cities.
Use the search box to check the live time in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and the other listed places. Place data comes from GeoNames.
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- Hilton Head Island Eastern Time --:--
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- Aiken Eastern Time --:--
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- North Augusta Eastern Time --:--
- Taylors Eastern Time --:--
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- Conway Eastern Time --:--
- Easley Eastern Time --:--
- Simpsonville Eastern Time --:--
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- Lexington Eastern Time --:--
- Socastee Eastern Time --:--
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- Clemson Eastern Time --:--
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- Lake Murray of Richland Eastern Time --:--
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- Hardeeville Eastern Time --:--
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- Walterboro Eastern Time --:--
- Abbeville Eastern Time --:--
- Central Eastern Time --:--
- Piedmont Eastern Time --:--
- Boiling Springs Eastern Time --:--
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Daylight saving time in South Carolina.
South Carolina follows the United States daylight saving schedule. Clocks move forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday 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
Every place in South Carolina changes its clocks on these dates.
Time in nearby Southern states.
States in the same Census Bureau region as South 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 --:--
- North Carolina Eastern Time --:--
- Oklahoma Central Time --:--
- Tennessee Central and Eastern Time --:--
- Texas Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Virginia Eastern Time --:--
- West Virginia Eastern Time --:--
South Carolina time zone FAQ.
Direct answers for South Carolina time, Eastern Time, daylight saving changes and city clocks.
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What time is it in South Carolina now?
The live clock on this page shows the current time in South Carolina. Every listed city in the state uses Eastern Time.
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What time zone is South Carolina in?
South Carolina is in the Eastern Time zone. It uses UTC-5 during standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving time.
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Is South Carolina on Eastern Time?
Yes. Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and every other listed place in South Carolina use Eastern Time.
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Does South Carolina observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Carolina observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November.
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When do the clocks change in South Carolina in 2026?
In 2026, South Carolina clocks 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.
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Is Columbia the same time as Charleston and Greenville?
Yes. Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and the rest of South Carolina use the same local time.
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What is the time difference between South Carolina and Los Angeles?
South Carolina is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles for most date checks because South Carolina uses Eastern Time and Los Angeles uses Pacific Time.
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What is the time difference between South Carolina and London?
South Carolina is usually 5 hours behind London. The gap changes briefly around March and October because the United States and the United Kingdom change clocks on different dates.
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How many time zones does South Carolina have?
South Carolina has one time zone. Every listed place in the state follows Eastern Time.
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How do I find the time in a South Carolina city?
Search the city list on this page or open a city page for live local time, sunrise, sunset and the time difference from where you are.