Time Now in Hilton Head Island, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.19° N, 80.74° W
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Population rank: #1207 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: South 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
Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hilton Head Island
Daylight Hours in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island gets 14h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hilton Head Island is at 06:23 and sunset in Hilton Head Island is at 20:32.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 02m near the December solstice to 14h 15m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hilton Head Island and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hilton Head Island right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Hilton Head Island
What is the current local time in Hilton Head Island?
The live local time in Hilton Head Island is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hilton Head Island currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Hilton Head Island in?
Hilton Head Island uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Hilton Head Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hilton Head Island is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Hilton Head Island's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hilton Head Island.
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Prayer Times in Hilton Head Island
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 04:40 | 06:22 | 13:27 | 17:08 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:41 | 06:23 | 13:28 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:41 | 06:23 | 13:28 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:42 | 06:24 | 13:28 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:43 | 06:24 | 13:28 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:43 | 06:25 | 13:28 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:44 | 06:25 | 13:28 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hilton Head Island
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Moon Phases & Times for Hilton Head Island
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Distances & Clock Changes in Hilton Head Island
How Far Is Hilton Head Island From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,122 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,479 km | WNW (284deg) |
| London | 6,650 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 6,904 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,179 km | SE (145deg) |
| Moscow | 8,632 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,374 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 12,110 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hilton Head Island's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hilton Head Island and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.2deg S, 99.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hilton Head Island
What time is it in Hilton Head Island right now?
The current local time in Hilton Head Island is 09:14 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Hilton Head Island follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Hilton Head Island in?
Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Hilton Head Island local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Hilton Head Island on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hilton Head Island is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hilton Head Island today?
Today in Hilton Head Island: sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset is at 20:32, giving 14h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hilton Head Island tonight?
The moon phase over Hilton Head Island tonight is Last Quarter with 53.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Hilton Head Island?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hilton Head Island, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.