Standard time applies in Raleigh right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Raleigh and your time
Raleigh at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | North Carolina |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 35.77° N, 78.64° W |
Raleigh time zone and clock changes
Under the America/New_York rules, Raleigh spends part of each year on UTC−5 (EST) and the rest on UTC−4 (EDT). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Although the United States has 6 different offsets, Raleigh keeps the same time as Washington D.C.
Clock changes in Raleigh, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
Raleigh time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Raleigh, it is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Raleigh and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Raleigh
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Raleigh grows from 9 hours 44 minutes to 14 hours 35 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 51 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Raleigh
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:59 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:21 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in Raleigh
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Raleigh: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time and 1:15 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Raleigh
All the places listed below keep the same time as Raleigh.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Durham | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fayetteville | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Greensboro | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| High Point | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Winston-Salem | 149 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wilmington | 182 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Roanoke | 203 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/New_York time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/New_York just like Raleigh.
- New York
- Philadelphia
- The Bronx
- Jacksonville
- Columbus
- Charlotte
- Washington D.C.
- Boston
- Baltimore
- Atlanta
- Miami
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Raleigh today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in Raleigh
- Convert a time to or from Raleigh: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Raleigh to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Raleigh and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Raleigh in?
Raleigh uses the America/New_York time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Raleigh?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and London?
Raleigh is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Raleigh and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Raleigh on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. Raleigh and Washington D.C. both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Raleigh?
About 14 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.