Current Time in Durham, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EDTUTC-4
Durham time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-4
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
35.99° N, 78.90° W
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
7:16 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Durham to London | +5 hours | |
| Durham to Dubai | +8 hours | |
| Durham to New Delhi | +9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Durham to Tokyo | +13 hours | |
| Durham to Sydney | +14 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 Saturday, September 19, 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 Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 7:16 PM local time, giving 12 hours 15 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.