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