Current Time in Nags Head, Dare County, North Carolina, USA

4:14:47 AM

04:14:47

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

America/New_York

Clock format
Compare Nags Head timeView Nags Head on map
Time zone details

Nags Head is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Nags Head

Sunrise6:38 AMSolar noon11:47 AMSunset4:54 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,908
Elevation
2 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
35° 57' N / 75° 37' W
View on map

Convert Nags Head time

Compare Nags Head with another city or time zone

Clock changes in Nags Head

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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
USA daylight saving timeClock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 16 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
View full Sun & Moon detailsHide full Sun & Moon details

Sunday, November 15, 2026

View Nags Head on Savvy Time's time-zone map

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 16 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (33% 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 16 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 13 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 10 min1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 08 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 07 min1 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Nags Head

Temperature unit

Loading weather forecast…

Plan around Nags Head

Upcoming public holidays in North Carolina

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

Nearby places

Elizabeth CityPasquotank County68 kmNW
Browse places in USA

Frequently asked questions

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