Current Time in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina, home to about 249,000 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
7:22 AM / 6:53 PM
Population
249,000
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem in?
Winston-Salem is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Winston-Salem observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Winston-Salem observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Winston-Salem today?
Today, sunrise in Winston-Salem is around 7:22 AM and sunset is around 6:53 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Winston-Salem?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.