Current Time in Bethlehem, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA

11:36:12 PM

23:36:12

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Bethlehem is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Bethlehem

Sunrise7:00 AMSolar noon12:09 PMSunset5:18 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
Alexander County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,214
Elevation
343 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
35° 49' N / 81° 18' W
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Clock changes in Bethlehem

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 18 min1 min 41 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 18 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.8° 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 18 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 16 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 13 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 10 min1 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 08 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in North Carolina

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

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bethlehem in?
Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem?
Clocks in Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bethlehem observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Bethlehem?
Bethlehem is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer