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 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
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
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 3 Nov ● | 05:05 | 06:33 | 11:55 | 14:54 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:06 | 06:34 | 11:55 | 14:54 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:07 | 06:35 | 11:55 | 14:53 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:08 | 06:36 | 11:55 | 14:52 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:09 | 06:37 | 11:55 | 14:52 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:09 | 06:37 | 11:55 | 14:51 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:10 | 06:38 | 11:55 | 14:50 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Wilmington
Sunrise
in Wilmington
↑
6:33 AM
Sunset
in Wilmington
↓
5:16 PM
Day Length
10h 42m
Dawn
in Wilmington
6:07 AM
Dusk
in Wilmington
5:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Wilmington
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
31.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:58
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:11
Distances & Clock Changes in Wilmington
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 March 14, 2027, when the clocks spring forward 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 08:20 on Tuesday, November 03, 2026. Wilmington follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Wilmington in?
Clocks in Wilmington follow the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Wilmington?
Right now Wilmington sits at UTC-05:00. Going from UTC to local time in Wilmington means moving the clock 05:00 hours backward.
Is Wilmington on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of November 03, 2026, Wilmington is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wilmington today?
In Wilmington today the sun rises at 06:33 and sets at 17:16, giving 10h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Wilmington tonight?
Tonight the moon over Wilmington is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 31.7%.
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 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.