Current Time in Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA

10:56:29 PM

22:56:29

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Bessemer City is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Bessemer City

Sunrise6:59 AMSolar noon12:09 PMSunset5:19 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
North Carolina
County
Gaston County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
5,548
Elevation
275 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
35° 17' N / 81° 17' W
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Clock changes in Bessemer City

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 20 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 20 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(36.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 20 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min1 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 12 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min1 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Bessemer City

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Upcoming public holidays in North Carolina

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Day after Thanksgiving
  3. Christmas Eve

Nearby places

GastoniaGaston County9 kmEShelbyCleveland County23 kmWCharlotteMecklenburg County41 kmEHuntersvilleMecklenburg County42 kmECorneliusMecklenburg County45 kmNERock HillYork County46 kmSEHickoryCatawba County50 kmNMatthewsMecklenburg County54 kmEMooresvilleIredell County54 kmNEStallingsUnion County58 kmEMint HillMecklenburg County59 kmEIndian TrailUnion County60 kmE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bessemer City in?
Bessemer City uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Bessemer City?
Clocks in Bessemer City move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Bessemer City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bessemer City observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Bessemer City?
Bessemer City is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer