Time Now in Knightdale, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.79° N, 78.48° W
Elevation: 96 m above sea level
Population rank: #3411 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
Knightdale 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 Knightdale, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Knightdale
Daylight Hours in Knightdale
Knightdale gets 14h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Knightdale is at 06:08 and sunset in Knightdale is at 20:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Knightdale and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Knightdale right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Knightdale
What is the current local time in Knightdale?
The live local time in Knightdale is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Knightdale currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Knightdale in?
Knightdale uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Knightdale observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Knightdale is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Knightdale's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Knightdale.
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Prayer Times in Knightdale
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:18 | 06:07 | 13:19 | 17:08 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:19 | 06:08 | 13:19 | 17:08 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:20 | 06:09 | 13:19 | 17:08 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:21 | 06:09 | 13:20 | 17:08 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:22 | 06:10 | 13:20 | 17:08 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:23 | 06:11 | 13:20 | 17:08 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:24 | 06:11 | 13:20 | 17:08 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Knightdale
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Moon Phases & Times for Knightdale
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:17
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Distances & Clock Changes in Knightdale
How Far Is Knightdale From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 672 km | NE (34deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,606 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 6,223 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,483 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,400 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 8,182 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,143 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Dubai | 11,673 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Knightdale?
Knightdale next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Knightdale's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Knightdale and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.8deg S, 101.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Knightdale
What time is it in Knightdale right now?
The current local time in Knightdale is 07:42 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Knightdale follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Knightdale in?
Knightdale 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 Knightdale?
Knightdale is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Knightdale local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Knightdale on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Knightdale is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Knightdale tonight?
The moon phase over Knightdale tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Knightdale?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Knightdale, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.