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