Current Time in Durham, NC
Durham is a city in North Carolina, home to about 285,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:17 AM / 6:48 PM
Population
285,000
Durham vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:41 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:41 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:41 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:41 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:41 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:41 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:41 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:41 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:41 PM BST | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:41 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:41 PM GST | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Durham in?
Durham is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Durham observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Durham observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Durham today?
Today, sunrise in Durham is around 7:17 AM and sunset is around 6:48 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Durham?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.