Current Time in Cornelius, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.49° N, 80.86° W
Elevation: 245 m above sea level
Population rank: #1796 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 25m 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 Cornelius, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Cornelius currently observes EDT, UTC-4. Local time in Cornelius runs on a UTC−05:00 offset (America/New_York). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 245 m. Cornelius is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 834 km off. Cornelius is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Cornelius gets 11h 17m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:30 and sunset at 18:47.
Cornelius Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Cornelius
Cornelius gets 11h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cornelius is at 07:30 and sunset in Cornelius is at 18:47.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 45m near the December solstice to 14h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cornelius and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cornelius right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Cornelius's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cornelius.
Weather in Cornelius
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Prayer Times in Cornelius
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 06:02 | 07:29 | 13:09 | 16:21 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 06:03 | 07:30 | 13:09 | 16:20 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:04 | 07:31 | 13:08 | 16:19 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:04 | 07:32 | 13:08 | 16:18 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:05 | 07:33 | 13:08 | 16:17 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:06 | 07:33 | 13:08 | 16:16 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:07 | 07:34 | 13:08 | 16:15 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
14-day Forecast for Cornelius
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cornelius
Sunrise
in Cornelius
↑
7:30 AM
Sunset
in Cornelius
↓
6:47 PM
Day Length
11h 17m
Dawn
in Cornelius
7:03 AM
Dusk
in Cornelius
7:13 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Cornelius
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:22
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:49
Distances & Clock Changes in Cornelius
How Far Is Cornelius From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 834 km | NE (44deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,398 km | W (278deg) |
| London | 6,403 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,668 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,489 km | SE (146deg) |
| Moscow | 8,322 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,059 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Dubai | 11,841 km | NE (41deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cornelius?
Cornelius next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cornelius's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cornelius and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.5deg S, 99.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cornelius
What time is it in Cornelius right now?
The current local time in Cornelius is 15:42 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Cornelius follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Cornelius in?
Cornelius 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 Cornelius?
Is Cornelius on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Cornelius is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cornelius today?
Today in Cornelius: sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset is at 18:47, giving 11h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cornelius tonight?
The moon phase over Cornelius tonight is Waxing Crescent with 24.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Cornelius?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cornelius, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.