Current Time in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh is a city in North Carolina, home to about 476,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:54 AM / 7:26 PM
Population
476,000
Raleigh vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Raleigh
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Raleigh in?
Raleigh is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Raleigh observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Raleigh observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Raleigh today?
Today, sunrise in Raleigh is around 6:54 AM and sunset is around 7:26 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Raleigh?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.