Current Time in Wilmington, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 34.24° N, 77.95° W
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #278 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 10m 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
Wilmington 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 Wilmington, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Wilmington
Wilmington gets 14h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wilmington is at 06:00 and sunset in Wilmington is at 20:26.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the December solstice to 14h 26m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 04:11 | 05:59 | 13:12 | 16:58 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:11 | 05:59 | 13:13 | 16:58 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:11 | 06:00 | 13:13 | 16:59 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:11 | 06:00 | 13:13 | 16:59 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:11 | 06:00 | 13:13 | 16:59 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:12 | 06:00 | 13:14 | 16:59 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:12 | 06:01 | 13:14 | 16:59 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Wilmington
Sunrise
in Wilmington
↑
6:00 AM
Sunset
in Wilmington
↓
8:26 PM
Day Length
14h 25m
Dawn
in Wilmington
5:30 AM
Dusk
in Wilmington
8:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Wilmington
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
15.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:45
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How Far Is Wilmington From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 799 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,683 km | WNW (281deg) |
| London | 6,305 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,558 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,228 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 8,303 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,316 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,767 km | NE (43deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Wilmington?
Wilmington next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Wilmington's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Wilmington and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.2deg S, 102.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington
What time is it in Wilmington right now?
The current local time in Wilmington is 05:01 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Wilmington follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Wilmington in?
Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
Wilmington is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Wilmington local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Wilmington on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Wilmington is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wilmington today?
Today in Wilmington: sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset is at 20:26, giving 14h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Wilmington tonight?
The moon phase over Wilmington tonight is Waxing Crescent with 15.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Wilmington?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Wilmington, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.