Time Now in Asheville, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.6° N, 82.55° W
Elevation: 649 m above sea level
Population rank: #420 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 30m 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
Asheville 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 Asheville, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Asheville
Daylight Hours in Asheville
Asheville gets 14h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Asheville is at 06:25 and sunset in Asheville is at 20:46.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 44m near the December solstice to 14h 34m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Asheville
What is the current local time in Asheville?
The live local time in Asheville is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Asheville currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Asheville in?
Asheville uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Asheville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Asheville is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Asheville's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Asheville.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:36 | 06:24 | 13:35 | 17:24 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:36 | 06:25 | 13:36 | 17:24 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:37 | 06:26 | 13:36 | 17:24 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:38 | 06:26 | 13:36 | 17:24 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:39 | 06:27 | 13:36 | 17:24 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:40 | 06:28 | 13:36 | 17:24 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:42 | 06:28 | 13:36 | 17:24 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Asheville
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 05:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:34
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Distances & Clock Changes in Asheville
How Far Is Asheville From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 938 km | NE (50deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,245 km | W (277deg) |
| London | 6,506 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 6,775 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,586 km | SE (145deg) |
| Moscow | 8,389 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,966 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 11,931 km | NE (40deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Asheville?
Asheville next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Asheville's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Asheville and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.6deg S, 97.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Asheville
What time is it in Asheville right now?
The current local time in Asheville is 03:45 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Asheville follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Asheville in?
Asheville 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 Asheville?
Is Asheville on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Asheville is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Asheville tonight?
The moon phase over Asheville tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Asheville?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Asheville, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.