Current Local Time in Wilmington
Wilmington, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Wilmington 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 Wilmington
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (24-32°C) and mild winters (5-15°C). Hurricane zone.
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📍About Wilmington Time Zone
Wilmington is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Wilmington serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Wilmington is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Wilmington, consider that standard business hours are typically Historic downtown hours. Beach areas more casual. local time. Wilmington observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Wilmington has a population of approximately 120K (300K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Wilmington from abroad, use the country code +1 910. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Wilmington time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Wilmington ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Wilmington Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 34.23°, -77.94°
- • Calling Code: +1 910