Time in Raleigh, United States now
11:34:50 PM
Wednesday, July 15, 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
↑ 6:10 AM ↓ 8:30 PM
Day length 14h 20m
Solar noon 1:20 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in North Carolina (8)
Raleigh facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.7721, -78.6386
- Population
- 482,295
Frequently asked
What time is it in Raleigh right now?
The current local time in Raleigh is shown above and updates live every second. Raleigh is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Raleigh in?
Raleigh uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Raleigh on daylight saving time?
Yes. Raleigh is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Raleigh (Los Angeles is currently 8:34 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
