Time Now in Hilton Head, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.22° N, 80.75° W
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Population rank: #1330 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 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, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hilton Head
Daylight Hours in Hilton Head
Hilton Head gets 14h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hilton Head is at 06:28 and sunset in Hilton Head is at 20:29.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 02m near the December solstice to 14h 15m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Hilton Head
What is the current local time in Hilton Head?
The live local time in Hilton Head is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hilton Head currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Hilton Head in?
Hilton Head uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Hilton Head observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hilton Head is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:48 | 06:28 | 13:29 | 17:10 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:48 | 06:28 | 13:29 | 17:10 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:49 | 06:29 | 13:29 | 17:10 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:50 | 06:30 | 13:29 | 17:10 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:51 | 06:30 | 13:29 | 17:10 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:52 | 06:31 | 13:29 | 17:10 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:53 | 06:31 | 13:29 | 17:10 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hilton Head
Sunrise
in Hilton Head
↑
6:28 AM
Sunset
in Hilton Head
↓
8:29 PM
Day Length
14h 00m
Dawn
in Hilton Head
6:00 AM
Dusk
in Hilton Head
8:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hilton Head
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:04
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:52
Distances & Clock Changes in Hilton Head
How Far Is Hilton Head From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,120 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,478 km | WNW (284deg) |
| London | 6,649 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 6,902 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,182 km | SE (145deg) |
| Moscow | 8,630 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,371 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 12,108 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Hilton Head?
Hilton Head next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Hilton Head's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hilton Head and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.2deg S, 99.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hilton Head
What time is it in Hilton Head right now?
The current local time in Hilton Head is 13:18 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Hilton Head follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Hilton Head in?
Hilton Head 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?
Hilton Head is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Hilton Head local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Hilton Head on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Hilton Head is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hilton Head today?
Today in Hilton Head: sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset is at 20:29, giving 14h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hilton Head tonight?
The moon phase over Hilton Head tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Hilton Head?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hilton Head, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.