Current Time in Durham, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Durham time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
35.99° N, 78.90° W
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
5:17 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Durham to London | +5 hours | |
| Durham to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Durham to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Durham to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Durham to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Durham. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Durham
What time zone is Durham in?
Durham is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Durham observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Durham and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Durham. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Durham?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 5:17 PM local time, giving 10 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Durham?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Durham follows Eastern Time.