What time zone is Harrisburg in?

Harrisburg uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.

When is the next clock change in Harrisburg?

Clocks in Harrisburg move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)

Does Harrisburg observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Harrisburg observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Harrisburg?

Harrisburg is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Harrisburg, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA

7:21:37 AM

07:21:37

Thursday, October 29, 2026

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Harrisburg is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Harrisburg

Sunrise7:41 AMSolar noon1:06 PMSunset6:30 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: North Carolina
County: Cabarrus County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 14,539
Elevation: 196 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 35° 19' N / 80° 39' W

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Clock changes in Harrisburg

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:41 AM
Solar noon: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 49 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:15 AM – 6:56 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:45 AM – 7:26 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:15 AM – 7:56 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination84%

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:41 AM (east, 106.1°)
Sunset: 6:30 PM (west, 253.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 49 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:06 PM (41.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:15 AM – 6:56 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:45 AM – 7:26 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:15 AM – 7:56 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:20 PM (northeast, 55.4°)
Moonset: 11:49 AM (northwest, 304.7°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 29	7:41 AM	6:30 PM	10 hr 49 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:42 AM	6:29 PM	10 hr 47 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:43 AM	6:28 PM	10 hr 45 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:44 AM	5:27 PM	10 hr 43 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:45 AM	5:26 PM	10 hr 42 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:46 AM	5:25 PM	10 hr 40 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:47 AM	5:24 PM	10 hr 38 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in North Carolina

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day after Thanksgiving

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Harrisburg in?: Harrisburg uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Harrisburg?: Clocks in Harrisburg move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Harrisburg observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Harrisburg observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Harrisburg?: Harrisburg is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer