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