Current Time in Raleigh, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Raleigh 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
35.77° N, 78.64° W
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
5:16 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh to London | +5 hours | |
| Raleigh to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Raleigh to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Raleigh to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Raleigh to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Raleigh. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Raleigh
What time zone is Raleigh in?
Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Raleigh. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Raleigh?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 5:16 PM local time, giving 10 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Raleigh?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Raleigh follows Eastern Time.