Time Now in Elizabeth City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 36.29° N, 76.25° W
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: #2809 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 05m 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
Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Elizabeth City
Daylight Hours in Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City gets 14h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Elizabeth City is at 06:02 and sunset in Elizabeth City is at 20:20.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 41m near the December solstice to 14h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Elizabeth City and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Elizabeth City
What is the current local time in Elizabeth City?
The live local time in Elizabeth City is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Elizabeth City currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Elizabeth City in?
Elizabeth City uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Elizabeth City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Elizabeth City is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Elizabeth City's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Elizabeth City.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 04:13 | 06:01 | 13:11 | 17:00 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:14 | 06:02 | 13:11 | 17:00 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:15 | 06:03 | 13:11 | 17:00 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:16 | 06:03 | 13:11 | 17:00 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:17 | 06:04 | 13:11 | 17:00 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:19 | 06:05 | 13:11 | 17:00 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:20 | 06:06 | 13:11 | 17:00 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Elizabeth City
Sunrise
in Elizabeth City
↑
6:02 AM
Sunset
in Elizabeth City
↓
8:20 PM
Day Length
14h 17m
Dawn
in Elizabeth City
5:32 AM
Dusk
in Elizabeth City
8:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Elizabeth City
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
34.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Elizabeth City
How Far Is Elizabeth City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 529 km | NNE (21deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,795 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 6,038 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,293 km | NE (51deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,345 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Moscow | 8,028 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,194 km | NNW (331deg) |
| Dubai | 11,495 km | NE (44deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Elizabeth City?
Elizabeth City next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Elizabeth City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Elizabeth City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.3deg S, 103.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth City
What time is it in Elizabeth City right now?
The current local time in Elizabeth City is 16:57 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Elizabeth City follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Elizabeth City in?
Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City?
Elizabeth City is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Elizabeth City local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Elizabeth City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Elizabeth City is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Elizabeth City today?
Today in Elizabeth City: sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset is at 20:20, giving 14h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Elizabeth City tonight?
The moon phase over Elizabeth City tonight is Waxing Crescent with 34.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Elizabeth City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Elizabeth City, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.