Time Now in Apex, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.73° N, 78.85° W
Elevation: 152 m above sea level
Population rank: #1061 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: North Carolina
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Apex is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Apex, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Apex
Daylight Hours in Apex
Apex gets 14h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Apex is at 06:06 and sunset in Apex is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 44m near the December solstice to 14h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Apex and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Apex right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Apex
What is the current local time in Apex?
The live local time in Apex is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Apex currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Apex in?
Apex uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Apex observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Apex is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Apex's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Apex.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 8 Jul ● | 04:16 | 06:06 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:16 | 06:07 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:17 | 06:07 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:18 | 06:08 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:19 | 06:08 | 13:21 | 17:09 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:20 | 06:09 | 13:21 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:21 | 06:10 | 13:21 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
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14-day Forecast for Apex
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Apex
Sunrise
in Apex
↑
6:06 AM
Sunset
in Apex
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
14h 26m
Dawn
in Apex
5:36 AM
Dusk
in Apex
9:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Apex
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
45.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:32
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Distances & Clock Changes in Apex
How Far Is Apex From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 697 km | NE (36deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,574 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 6,252 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,513 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,412 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 8,205 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,131 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Dubai | 11,701 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Apex?
Apex next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Apex's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Apex and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.7deg S, 101.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Apex
What time is it in Apex right now?
The current local time in Apex is 02:35 on Wednesday, July 08, 2026. Apex follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Apex in?
Apex uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Apex?
Is Apex on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Apex is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Apex today?
Today in Apex: sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset is at 20:33, giving 14h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Apex tonight?
The moon phase over Apex tonight is Waning Crescent with 45.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Apex?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Apex, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.