What time is it in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Sun: ↑ 07:26 ↓ 18:31 (11 h 4 m)
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-4:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
EDT
Sunrise
7:26:39 AM
Sunset
6:31:36 PM
Day Length
11 h 4 m
Population
482,295
Latitude
35.7721° N
Longitude
78.6386° W
Coordinates
35.7721° N, 78.6386° W
Time difference from Raleigh
| Los Angeles | − 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 1 hours |
| New York City | 0 |
| Toronto | 0 |
| São Paulo | + 1 hours |
| London | + 5 hours |
| Lagos | + 5 hours |
| Paris | + 6 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 6 hours |
| Zürich | + 6 hours |
| Cairo | + 7 hours |
| Istanbul | + 7 hours |
| Moscow | + 7 hours |
| Dubai | + 8 hours |
| Mumbai | + 9 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 12 hours |
| Singapore | + 12 hours |
| Shanghai | + 12 hours |
| Tokyo | + 13 hours |
| Sydney | + 15 hours |
Local time in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States follows Eastern Standard Time (UTCUTC-4:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Raleigh, North Carolina, United States lines up with other places in United States. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Raleigh?
The current local time in Raleigh, United States is 4:10:08 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
What time zone is Raleigh in?
Raleigh uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (UTC-4:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Raleigh?
Raleigh is UTC-4:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Raleigh?
Raleigh is located at 35.7721° N, 78.6386° W (latitude 35.7721° N, longitude 78.6386° W).
