Current Time in Wilmington, United States

Wilmington 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 Wilmington

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/New_York
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer

Time difference between Wilmington and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
Los Angeles3 hours behind--:--
London5 hours ahead--:--
Paris6 hours ahead--:--
Dubai9 hours ahead--:--
India10 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila13 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo14 hours ahead--:--
Sydney16 hours ahead--:--
TorontoSame time--:--
Chicago1 hour behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Wilmington

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).

Wilmington time FAQ

What time is it in Wilmington right now?

Wilmington is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Wilmington, updated every second.

What time zone is Wilmington in?

Wilmington is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.

Does Wilmington 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 Wilmington and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Wilmington.

Other cities in USA

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.