Current Local Time in Durham

Durham, United States (EST)

20:45:17

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

🌙Night
🌅6:43 AM
🌇6:14 PM

Durham follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).

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📞+1 919
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⏰Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneEST/EDT
🌐OffsetUTC-5/-4
🔄DSTYes (Mar–Nov)
📋IANAAmerica/New_York
3
days until DST starts
Mar 8

Durham follows EST and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Durham

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Humid subtropical with hot summers (24-32°C) and mild winters (2-11°C). Four seasons.

🏛️Top Attractions

Duke UniversityDurham Bulls Athletic ParkAmerican Tobacco CampusSarah P. Duke GardensMuseum of Life and Science

📍About Durham Time Zone

Durham is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). Durham time is same time as New York.

Durham observes Daylight Saving Time.

Quick Facts: Durham Time

  • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
  • Daylight Saving: Observed
  • Country: United States
  • Coordinates: 35.99, -78.90
  • Calling Code: +1 919