What time zone is Delaware in?
Delaware is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Time zones in Delaware
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4 |
Cities in Delaware
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | Eastern Time | |
| Dover | Eastern Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Delaware changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- Maryland: Eastern Time
- Pennsylvania: Eastern Time
- New Jersey: Eastern Time
Other states on Eastern Time
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Delaware in?
Delaware is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Does Delaware observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Delaware changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Delaware right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Delaware.