Time Now 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: 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
Cary 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 Cary, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Cary
Daylight Hours in Cary
Cary gets 14h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cary is at 06:09 and sunset in Cary is at 20:32.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cary and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cary right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Cary
What is the current local time in Cary?
The live local time in Cary is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Cary currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Cary in?
Cary uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Cary observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cary is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Cary's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cary.
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Prayer Times in Cary
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:19 | 06:09 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:20 | 06:09 | 13:21 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:21 | 06:10 | 13:21 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:22 | 06:11 | 13:21 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:23 | 06:11 | 13:21 | 17:09 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:24 | 06:12 | 13:21 | 17:09 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:26 | 06:13 | 13:21 | 17:09 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Cary
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14-day Forecast for Cary
Moon Phases & Times for Cary
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:19
View the detailed moon calendar for Cary with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
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 07:42 on Monday, July 13, 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 July 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Cary tonight?
The moon phase over Cary tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.4% illumination.
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.