Current Local Time in Raleigh
Raleigh, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Raleigh 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 Raleigh
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (25-32°C) and mild winters (2-12°C). Four seasons with occasional ice storms.
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📍About Raleigh Time Zone
Raleigh is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Raleigh serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Raleigh is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Raleigh, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Downtown Raleigh has growing nightlife. Museums typically 9 AM to 5 PM - many are FREE. local time. Raleigh observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Raleigh has a population of approximately 470K (1.4M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Raleigh from abroad, use the country code +1 919. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Raleigh time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Raleigh ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Raleigh Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 35.78°, -78.64°
- • Calling Code: +1 919