Time Now 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.
Time & Daylight in Durham
Daylight Hours in Durham
Durham gets 14h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Durham is at 06:04 and sunset in Durham is at 20:35.
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.
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Common Questions About Time in Durham
What is the current local time in Durham?
The live local time in Durham is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Durham currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Durham in?
Durham uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Durham observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Durham is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Durham's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Durham.
Weather in Durham
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Prayer Times in Durham
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 04:11 | 06:03 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 04:12 | 06:04 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 04:13 | 06:04 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:14 | 06:05 | 13:20 | 17:10 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:14 | 06:06 | 13:20 | 17:10 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:15 | 06:06 | 13:20 | 17:10 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:16 | 06:07 | 13:20 | 17:10 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Durham
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14-day Forecast for Durham
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Durham
Sunrise
in Durham
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Durham
↓
8:35 PM
Day Length
14h 31m
Dawn
in Durham
5:33 AM
Dusk
in Durham
9:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Durham
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
81.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:17
View the detailed moon calendar for Durham with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Durham
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 09:15 on Saturday, July 04, 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 July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Durham today?
Today in Durham: sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset is at 20:35, giving 14h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Durham tonight?
The moon phase over Durham tonight is Waning Gibbous with 81.6% 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.