Current Time in Morganton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.75° N, 81.68° W
Elevation: 352 m above sea level
Population rank: #2967 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
Morganton 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 Morganton, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Morganton
Morganton gets 14h 34m of daylight today. Sunrise in Morganton is at 06:10 and sunset in Morganton is at 20:45.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 44m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 04:17 | 06:10 | 13:27 | 17:17 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:17 | 06:10 | 13:28 | 17:17 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:17 | 06:10 | 13:28 | 17:17 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:18 | 06:11 | 13:28 | 17:17 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:18 | 06:11 | 13:28 | 17:17 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:18 | 06:11 | 13:28 | 17:18 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:19 | 06:11 | 13:29 | 17:18 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Morganton
Sunrise
in Morganton
↑
6:10 AM
Sunset
in Morganton
↓
8:45 PM
Day Length
14h 34m
Dawn
in Morganton
5:40 AM
Dusk
in Morganton
9:15 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Morganton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:03
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:02
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How Far Is Morganton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 868 km | NE (48deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,321 km | W (278deg) |
| London | 6,437 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,705 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,554 km | SE (145deg) |
| Moscow | 8,335 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,995 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 11,867 km | NE (40deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Morganton?
Morganton next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Morganton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Morganton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.8deg S, 98.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morganton
What time is it in Morganton right now?
The current local time in Morganton is 05:51 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Morganton follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Morganton in?
Morganton 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 Morganton?
Is Morganton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Morganton is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Morganton today?
Today in Morganton: sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset is at 20:45, giving 14h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Morganton tonight?
The moon phase over Morganton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Morganton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Morganton, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.