| State: | South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | SC |
| State Capital: | Columbia |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Time Zone Currently Being Used in South Carolina
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Columbia | Wed, 5:44:34 am |
Eastern Time in South Carolina
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Wed, 5:44:34 am |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zone Not Currently Being Observed in South Carolina
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Nov 1, 2026 |
The above time zone is used during other parts of the year. It will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
South Carolina
5:44
34
am
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time Zone News
- 2/19/2026 – US Eyes Permanent “Half-Daylight Saving Time”
- 2/3/2026 – DST 2026 Starts in the US
- 1/9/2026 – DST 2026: Your Guide to the Clock Change
- 10/2/2025 – DST Ends in the US 2025
- 9/11/2025 – DST 2025: Your Guide to the Clock Change
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