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Current Time in Raleigh, United States

Q: What timezone is Raleigh in?

Raleigh is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Raleigh?

Raleigh's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Raleigh in?

Raleigh is located in North America. It is the 467 thousand population city in United States.

United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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Raleigh Timezone Details

Timezone	EST/EDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-5:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-4:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/New_York
Country	United States
Population	467 thousand

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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Presidents' Day

May 25

Memorial Day

Jun 19

Juneteenth

Jul 4

Independence Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Oct 12

Columbus Day

Nov 11

Veterans Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Raleigh

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About Raleigh Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer. Part of the Research Triangle, a major US tech hub.

Key fact: Raleigh is in the same timezone as New York and Washington D.C.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Raleigh with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Raleigh Time

What time is it in Raleigh right now? +

The current time in Raleigh, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Raleigh is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).

What timezone is Raleigh in? +

Raleigh is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Does Raleigh observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Raleigh observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.

What is the UTC offset for Raleigh? +

Raleigh's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and London? +

Raleigh (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Raleigh is in the same timezone as New York and Washington D.C.

How do I convert Raleigh time to UTC? +

To convert Raleigh time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Raleigh and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Raleigh in? +

Raleigh is located in North America. It is the 467 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Raleigh? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Raleigh is America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Raleigh today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Raleigh are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Raleigh's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Raleigh? +

Sunset times in Raleigh are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Raleigh? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Raleigh to London, Raleigh to New York, Raleigh to Dubai, Raleigh to Tokyo.