Current Local Time in Cary
Cary, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Cary follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Cary
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical.
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📍About Cary Time Zone
Cary is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Cary serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Cary is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Cary, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Cary observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Cary has a population of approximately 180K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Cary from abroad, use the country code +1 919. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Cary time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Cary ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Cary Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 35.79°, -78.78°
- • Calling Code: +1 919