Time Now in Winston-Salem, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 36.1° N, 80.24° W
Elevation: 293 m above sea level
Population rank: #99 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 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
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Winston-Salem
Daylight Hours in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem gets 14h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Winston-Salem is at 06:09 and sunset in Winston-Salem is at 20:41.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 42m near the December solstice to 14h 37m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Winston-Salem
What is the current local time in Winston-Salem?
The live local time in Winston-Salem is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Winston-Salem currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Winston-Salem in?
Winston-Salem uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Winston-Salem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Winston-Salem is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5 Jul ● | 04:17 | 06:09 | 13:25 | 17:15 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 04:18 | 06:10 | 13:25 | 17:15 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:18 | 06:10 | 13:25 | 17:15 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:19 | 06:11 | 13:26 | 17:15 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:20 | 06:11 | 13:26 | 17:15 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:21 | 06:12 | 13:26 | 17:16 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:22 | 06:12 | 13:26 | 17:16 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Winston-Salem
Sunrise
in Winston-Salem
↑
6:09 AM
Sunset
in Winston-Salem
↓
8:41 PM
Day Length
14h 31m
Dawn
in Winston-Salem
5:39 AM
Dusk
in Winston-Salem
9:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Winston-Salem
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
68.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:02
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 12:26
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Distances & Clock Changes in Winston-Salem
How Far Is Winston-Salem From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 747 km | NE (45deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,444 km | W (278deg) |
| London | 6,316 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,581 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,514 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Moscow | 8,235 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,031 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Dubai | 11,753 km | NE (41deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Winston-Salem's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Winston-Salem and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.1deg S, 99.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Winston-Salem
What time is it in Winston-Salem right now?
The current local time in Winston-Salem is 20:01 on Sunday, July 05, 2026. Winston-Salem follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Winston-Salem in?
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Winston-Salem local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Winston-Salem on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Winston-Salem is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Winston-Salem today?
Today in Winston-Salem: sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset is at 20:41, giving 14h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Winston-Salem tonight?
The moon phase over Winston-Salem tonight is Waning Gibbous with 68.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Winston-Salem?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Winston-Salem, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.