Current Time in North Carolina
North Carolina runs on Eastern Time.
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Capital
Raleigh
Time zone(s)
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
10,800,000
Cities in North Carolina
North Carolina vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is North Carolina in?
North Carolina is entirely in the Eastern Time zone.
Does North Carolina observe daylight saving time?
Yes, North Carolina observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is North Carolina's capital and what time zone is it in?
Raleigh is North Carolina's capital.