Current Time in South Carolina
South Carolina runs on Eastern Time.
Capital
Columbia
Time zone(s)
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
5,400,000
Cities in South Carolina
South Carolina vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is South Carolina in?
South Carolina is entirely in the Eastern Time zone.
Does South Carolina observe daylight saving time?
Yes, South Carolina observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is South Carolina's capital and what time zone is it in?
Columbia is South Carolina's capital.