Time Now in Wake Forest, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.98° N, 78.51° W
Elevation: 119 m above sea level
Population rank: #1283 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
Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Wake Forest
Daylight Hours in Wake Forest
Wake Forest gets 14h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wake Forest is at 06:11 and sunset in Wake Forest is at 20:28.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 42m near the December solstice to 14h 36m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Wake Forest
What is the current local time in Wake Forest?
The live local time in Wake Forest is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Wake Forest currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Wake Forest in?
Wake Forest uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Wake Forest observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wake Forest is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Wake Forest's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:22 | 06:10 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:23 | 06:11 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:25 | 06:12 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:26 | 06:13 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:27 | 06:13 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:28 | 06:14 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:29 | 06:15 | 13:20 | 17:08 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Wake Forest
Sunrise
in Wake Forest
↑
6:11 AM
Sunset
in Wake Forest
↓
8:28 PM
Day Length
14h 17m
Dawn
in Wake Forest
5:41 AM
Dusk
in Wake Forest
8:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Wake Forest
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:11
Distances & Clock Changes in Wake Forest
How Far Is Wake Forest From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 656 km | NE (35deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,600 km | W (278deg) |
| London | 6,211 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,471 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,419 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 8,165 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,123 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Dubai | 11,660 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Wake Forest's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Wake Forest and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.0deg S, 101.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wake Forest
What time is it in Wake Forest right now?
The current local time in Wake Forest is 04:42 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Wake Forest follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Wake Forest in?
Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest?
Wake Forest is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Wake Forest local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Wake Forest on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Wake Forest is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wake Forest today?
Today in Wake Forest: sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset is at 20:28, giving 14h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Wake Forest tonight?
The moon phase over Wake Forest tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Wake Forest?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Wake Forest, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.