North Carolina time zone
North Carolina is in the Eastern Time zone, which is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time. Daylight saving time is observed.
Convert Eastern Time
Other places in the same time zone
More
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is North Carolina in?
North Carolina is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does North Carolina observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in fall.
What is the UTC offset of North Carolina?
North Carolina is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time.