Current time in North Carolina
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North Carolina · United StatesUTC-04:00
01:31 AMFRI 02.10.2026
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- Time zone
- America/New_York
- UTC offset
- UTC-04:00
- Abbreviation
- EDT
- Daylight saving time
- Observed
- Next clock change
- November 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
North Carolina time difference
How far North Carolina is ahead of or behind the world's main business hubs right now. Daylight saving time is already applied where it is in effect.
Clock changes in North Carolina
| Date | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | 2:00 AM → 1:00 AM | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| March 14, 2027 | 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | UTC-05:00 → UTC-04:00 |
Time zone history since 1970
Clocks have changed twice a year throughout the period since 1970.
Changes outside the seasonal pattern:
- January 6, 1974: UTC-05:00 → UTC-04:00
- October 27, 1974: UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2025b.
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is North Carolina in?
- North Carolina uses the America/New_York (EDT) time zone and is currently on UTC-04:00.
- Does North Carolina observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026; after it, UTC-05:00 applies.