Time Now in West Raleigh, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.79° N, 78.66° W
Elevation: 122 m above sea level
Population rank: #63 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
West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in West Raleigh
Daylight Hours in West Raleigh
West Raleigh gets 14h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in West Raleigh is at 06:04 and sunset in West Raleigh is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between West Raleigh and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in West Raleigh
What is the current local time in West Raleigh?
The live local time in West Raleigh is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. West Raleigh currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is West Raleigh in?
West Raleigh uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does West Raleigh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Raleigh is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing West Raleigh's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as West Raleigh.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6 Jul ● | 04:13 | 06:04 | 13:19 | 17:08 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:14 | 06:05 | 13:19 | 17:08 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:15 | 06:05 | 13:19 | 17:08 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:15 | 06:06 | 13:19 | 17:08 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:16 | 06:06 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:17 | 06:07 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:18 | 06:08 | 13:20 | 17:09 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for West Raleigh
Sunrise
in West Raleigh
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in West Raleigh
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
14h 28m
Dawn
in West Raleigh
5:34 AM
Dusk
in West Raleigh
9:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for West Raleigh
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
66.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:19
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Distances & Clock Changes in West Raleigh
How Far Is West Raleigh From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 682 km | NE (35deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,590 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 6,235 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,495 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,408 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 8,191 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,135 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Dubai | 11,684 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in West Raleigh?
West Raleigh next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
West Raleigh's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from West Raleigh and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.8deg S, 101.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Raleigh
What time is it in West Raleigh right now?
The current local time in West Raleigh is 01:00 on Monday, July 06, 2026. West Raleigh follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is West Raleigh in?
West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh?
West Raleigh is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to West Raleigh local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is West Raleigh on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — West Raleigh is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Raleigh today?
Today in West Raleigh: sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset is at 20:33, giving 14h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over West Raleigh tonight?
The moon phase over West Raleigh tonight is Last Quarter with 66.9% illumination.
What is solar time in West Raleigh?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In West Raleigh, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.