Current Time in Durham, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.99° N, 78.9° W
Elevation: 123 m above sea level
Population rank: #88 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
Durham 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 Durham, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Durham
Durham gets 14h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Durham is at 05:58 and sunset in Durham is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 42m near the December solstice to 14h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Durham and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Durham right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Cities Sharing Durham's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Durham.
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Prayer Times in Durham
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 04:05 | 05:58 | 13:15 | 17:05 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:05 | 05:58 | 13:16 | 17:05 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:05 | 05:58 | 13:16 | 17:06 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:05 | 05:58 | 13:16 | 17:06 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:05 | 05:58 | 13:16 | 17:06 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:05 | 05:58 | 13:16 | 17:06 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:05 | 05:59 | 13:17 | 17:06 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Durham
Durham Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Durham
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Live event countdown in Durham local time
14-day Forecast for Durham
Moon Phases & Times for Durham
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:06
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:41
View the detailed moon calendar for Durham with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Durham From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 676 km | NE (38deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,565 km | W (278deg) |
| London | 6,236 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,497 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,439 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 8,183 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,104 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Dubai | 11,682 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Durham?
Durham next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Durham's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Durham and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.0deg S, 101.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Durham
What time is it in Durham right now?
The current local time in Durham is 21:37 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Durham follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Durham in?
Durham 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 Durham?
Is Durham on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Durham is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Durham tonight?
The moon phase over Durham tonight is New Moon with 0.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Durham?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Durham, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.