Local Time Central, United States
Local Time: 13:42:00. Timezone: America/New_York (-05:00).
Sunrise: 07:04. Sunset: 18:20. Day Length: 11h 16m.
Daylight Saving Time: EST → EDT (March 8, 2026); EDT → EST (November 1, 2026).
Upcoming Holidays
- May 25 — Memorial Day
- June 19 — Juneteenth
- July 4 — Independence Day
- September 7 — Labor Day
- October 12 — Columbus Day
Nearby Cities
- Pine Crest — 3.9 km
- Watauga — 5.0 km
- Johnson City — 5.8 km
- Elizabethton — 7.5 km
- Piney Flats — 10.4 km
- Hampton — 11.5 km
- Midway — 12.4 km
- Hunter — 12.8 km
- Unicoi — 15.5 km
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Central?
The current local time in Central, United States is displayed above in real-time. Central uses the EST timezone (UTC-5).
Does Central observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Central observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.
When does the sun rise and set in Central?
Today in Central, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset is at 18:20. The total day length is 11h 16m.
What is the UTC offset for Central?
Central is in the EST timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-5. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.