Current Local Time in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (24-32°C) and mild winters (8-17°C). Hurricane season.
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📍About Hilton Head Island Time Zone
Hilton Head Island is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Hilton Head Island serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Hilton Head Island is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Hilton Head Island, consider that standard business hours are typically Resort hours. Golf courses dawn to dusk. Restaurants often close early by resort standards. local time. Hilton Head Island observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Hilton Head Island has a population of approximately 40K (220K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Hilton Head Island from abroad, use the country code +1 843. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Hilton Head Island time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Hilton Head Island ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Hilton Head Island Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 32.22°, -80.75°
- • Calling Code: +1 843