Current Time in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of South Carolina
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between South Carolina and other cities
Daylight saving time in South Carolina
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
South Carolina time FAQ
What time is it in South Carolina right now?
South Carolina is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in South Carolina, updated every second.
What time zone is South Carolina in?
South Carolina is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does South Carolina observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between South Carolina and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind South Carolina.
Cities in South Carolina
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.