Time Now in Hickory, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.73° N, 81.34° W
Elevation: 350 m above sea level
Population rank: #1213 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: 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
Hickory 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 Hickory, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hickory
Daylight Hours in Hickory
Hickory gets 14h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hickory is at 06:19 and sunset in Hickory is at 20:42.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 44m near the December solstice to 14h 34m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Hickory
What is the current local time in Hickory?
The live local time in Hickory is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hickory currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Hickory in?
Hickory uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Hickory observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hickory is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Hickory's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hickory.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 04:29 | 06:18 | 13:31 | 17:19 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:30 | 06:19 | 13:31 | 17:19 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:31 | 06:20 | 13:31 | 17:19 | 20:42 | 22:12 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:32 | 06:20 | 13:31 | 17:20 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:33 | 06:21 | 13:31 | 17:20 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:34 | 06:22 | 13:31 | 17:20 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:35 | 06:22 | 13:31 | 17:20 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hickory
Sunrise
in Hickory
↑
6:19 AM
Sunset
in Hickory
↓
8:42 PM
Day Length
14h 23m
Dawn
in Hickory
5:49 AM
Dusk
in Hickory
9:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hickory
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:04
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:29
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Distances & Clock Changes in Hickory
How Far Is Hickory From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 846 km | NE (47deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,351 km | W (278deg) |
| London | 6,417 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,683 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,535 km | SE (146deg) |
| Moscow | 8,321 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,013 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 11,849 km | NE (40deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hickory?
Hickory next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hickory's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hickory and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.7deg S, 98.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory
What time is it in Hickory right now?
The current local time in Hickory is 20:20 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Hickory follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Hickory in?
Hickory 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 Hickory?
Is Hickory on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hickory is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hickory today?
Today in Hickory: sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset is at 20:42, giving 14h 23m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hickory tonight?
The moon phase over Hickory tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Hickory?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hickory, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.