North Carolina time zone
Eastern Time
Used across the whole state.
Cities in North Carolina
Questions
What time zone is North Carolina in?
All of North Carolina is on Eastern Time (UTC−5, or UTC−4 in summer).
Does North Carolina have two time zones?
No. North Carolina is entirely on Eastern Time.
Does North Carolina observe daylight saving time?
North Carolina observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in North Carolina right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in North Carolina.