Time in Wilmington, United States now
5:23:30 AM
Saturday, July 18, 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
↑ 6:13 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Day length 14h 10m
Solar noon 1:18 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in North Carolina (8)
Wilmington facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.2356, -77.9460
- Population
- 115,933
Frequently asked
What time is it in Wilmington right now?
The current local time in Wilmington is shown above and updates live every second. Wilmington is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Wilmington in?
Wilmington uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Wilmington on daylight saving time?
Yes. Wilmington is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Wilmington (Los Angeles is currently 2:23 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
