| 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 -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Columbia | Fri, 8:07:10 am |
Eastern Time in South Carolina
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Fri, 8:07:10 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 -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Mar 14, 2027 |
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
8:07
10
am
Friday, November 13, 2026
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