Current Time in Cary, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.79° N, 78.78° W
Elevation: 152 m above sea level
Population rank: #179 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: EDT
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
The time now in Cary, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Cary currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Cary sits in the America/New_York time zone, UTC−05:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 152 m. Cary is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 688 km off. As one of the United States's largest cities, Cary is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Cary gets 11h 17m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:22 and sunset at 18:39.
Cary Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Cary
Cary gets 11h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cary is at 07:22 and sunset in Cary is at 18:39.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cary and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Cary's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cary.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:54 | 07:21 | 13:00 | 16:12 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:54 | 07:22 | 13:00 | 16:11 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:55 | 07:23 | 13:00 | 16:10 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:56 | 07:24 | 13:00 | 16:09 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:57 | 07:25 | 13:00 | 16:08 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:58 | 07:25 | 12:59 | 16:07 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:59 | 07:26 | 12:59 | 16:06 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cary
Sunrise
in Cary
↑
7:22 AM
Sunset
in Cary
↓
6:39 PM
Day Length
11h 17m
Dawn
in Cary
6:55 AM
Dusk
in Cary
7:05 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cary
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:39
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Distances & Clock Changes in Cary
How Far Is Cary From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 688 km | NE (36deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,579 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 6,243 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,504 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,414 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 8,196 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,129 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Dubai | 11,692 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cary?
Cary next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cary's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cary and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.8deg S, 101.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cary
What time is it in Cary right now?
The current local time in Cary is 00:33 on Thursday, October 15, 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-04:00). 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. Daylight saving time is in effect in Cary as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cary today?
Cary sees sunrise at 07:22 and sunset at 18:39 today, giving 11h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cary tonight?
Tonight the moon over Cary is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 19.4%.
What is solar time in Cary?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cary, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.