Current Time in Cary, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.79° N, 78.78° W
State: North Carolina
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
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
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Prayer Times in Cary
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 28 May ● | 04:13 | 06:01 | 13:12 | 17:01 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Fri, 29 May | 04:12 | 06:01 | 13:12 | 17:01 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Sat, 30 May | 04:11 | 06:01 | 13:12 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sun, 31 May | 04:11 | 06:00 | 13:12 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 04:10 | 06:00 | 13:12 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 04:10 | 06:00 | 13:13 | 17:02 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Wed, 3 Jun | 04:09 | 05:59 | 13:13 | 17:02 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cary
Sunrise
in Cary
↑
6:02 AM
Sunset
in Cary
↓
8:23 PM
Day Length
14h 21m
Dawn
in Cary
5:32 AM
Dusk
in Cary
8:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cary
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
94.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 19:17
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:28
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cary
What time is it in Cary right now?
The current local time in Cary is 19:05 on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Cary follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Cary in?
Cary 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 Cary?
Is Cary on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Cary is currently observing daylight saving time as of May 28, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cary today?
Today in Cary: sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset is at 20:23, giving 14h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cary tonight?
The moon phase over Cary tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 94.7% illumination.