Time in Cary, United States now
5:50:30 PM
Thursday, July 2, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:03 AM ↓ 8:35 PM
Day length 14h 32m
Solar noon 1:19 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in North Carolina (8)
Cary facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.7915, -78.7811
- Population
- 159,769
Frequently asked
What time is it in Cary right now?
The current local time in Cary is shown above and updates live every second. Cary is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Cary in?
Cary uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Cary on daylight saving time?
Yes. Cary is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Cary and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Cary (Los Angeles is currently 2:50 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
