Time Now in Sumter, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 33.92° N, 80.34° W
Elevation: 52 m above sea level
Population rank: #1196 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 20m 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
Sumter 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 Sumter, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Sumter
Daylight Hours in Sumter
Sumter gets 14h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sumter is at 06:17 and sunset in Sumter is at 20:35.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 24m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sumter and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Sumter
What is the current local time in Sumter?
The live local time in Sumter is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Sumter currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Sumter in?
Sumter uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Sumter observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sumter is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Sumter's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sumter.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 04:30 | 06:16 | 13:26 | 17:11 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:31 | 06:17 | 13:26 | 17:11 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:32 | 06:17 | 13:26 | 17:11 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:32 | 06:18 | 13:26 | 17:11 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:33 | 06:18 | 13:26 | 17:11 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:34 | 06:19 | 13:27 | 17:11 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:35 | 06:20 | 13:27 | 17:12 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sumter
Sunrise
in Sumter
↑
6:17 AM
Sunset
in Sumter
↓
8:35 PM
Day Length
14h 18m
Dawn
in Sumter
5:47 AM
Dusk
in Sumter
9:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Sumter
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:57
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:29
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Distances & Clock Changes in Sumter
How Far Is Sumter From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 940 km | NE (35deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,474 km | W (281deg) |
| London | 6,489 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 6,747 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,317 km | SE (146deg) |
| Moscow | 8,448 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,232 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Dubai | 11,941 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Sumter?
Sumter next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Sumter's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sumter and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.9deg S, 99.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sumter
What time is it in Sumter right now?
The current local time in Sumter is 07:29 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Sumter follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Sumter in?
Sumter 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 Sumter?
Is Sumter on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Sumter is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sumter today?
Today in Sumter: sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 20:35, giving 14h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sumter tonight?
The moon phase over Sumter tonight is Last Quarter with 53.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Sumter?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sumter, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.