What time is it in Raleigh right now?

Raleigh is on America/New_York, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Raleigh in?

Raleigh uses the IANA time zone America/New_York, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Raleigh observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.

What time do the sun rise and set in Raleigh today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:21 AM and sets at about 8:20 PM local time in Raleigh, giving roughly 13h 58m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:21 PM.

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Current local time in Raleigh

Raleigh keeps time on the America/New_York zone, currently UTC−4. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Raleigh, North Carolina

05:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−4

Raleigh time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/New_York
Current UTC offset: UTC−4
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−5
Country: United States
Region: North Carolina
Coordinates: 35.77°, -78.64°
Population: 482,295
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Raleigh today

Computed from Raleigh's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Solar noon: 1:21 PM
Day length: 13h 58m
Civil dawn: 5:48 AM
Civil dusk: 8:53 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:53 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:48 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Raleigh time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Raleigh is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	13h behind

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Working with Raleigh time

Scheduling across America/New_York is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Raleigh and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/New_York.Track clock changesSee exactly when Raleigh next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Raleigh beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Raleigh offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/New_York baked in, not guessed.

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Raleightime — questions & answers

What time is it in Raleigh right now?: Raleigh is on America/New_York, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Raleigh in?: Raleigh uses the IANA time zone America/New_York, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Raleigh observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.
What time do the sun rise and set in Raleigh today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:21 AM and sets at about 8:20 PM local time in Raleigh, giving roughly 13h 58m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:21 PM.