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Current Time in Raleigh, United States

Raleigh is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.

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Time zone of Raleigh

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/New_York
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer

Time difference between Raleigh and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
Los Angeles3 hours behind--:--
London5 hours ahead--:--
Paris6 hours ahead--:--
Dubai9 hours ahead--:--
India10 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila13 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo14 hours ahead--:--
Sydney16 hours ahead--:--
TorontoSame time--:--
Chicago1 hour behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Raleigh

2026

  • 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
  • 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).

2027

  • 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
  • 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).

Raleigh time FAQ

What time is it in Raleigh right now?

Raleigh is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Raleigh, updated every second.

What time zone is Raleigh in?

Raleigh is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.

Does Raleigh observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Raleigh.

Other cities in USA

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.