What time zone is Polkton in?

Polkton 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 Polkton?

Clocks in Polkton 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 Polkton observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Polkton observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Polkton?

Polkton is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Polkton, Anson County, North Carolina, USA

4:14:48 AM

04:14:48

Sunday, November 15, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Polkton

Sunrise6:55 AMSolar noon12:05 PMSunset5:15 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 3,495
Elevation: 99 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 35° 00' N / 80° 12' W

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Clock changes in Polkton

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Solar noon: 12:05 PM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 20 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:28 AM – 5:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:57 AM – 6:12 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:27 AM – 6:42 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination33%

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:55 AM (east, 112.2°)
Sunset: 5:15 PM (west, 247.6°)
Day length: 10 hr 20 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:05 PM (36.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:28 AM – 5:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:57 AM – 6:12 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 6:42 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:11 PM (southeast, 116.1°)
Moonset: 10:29 PM (southwest, 246.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 15	6:55 AM	5:15 PM	10 hr 20 min	1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:56 AM	5:14 PM	10 hr 18 min	1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:57 AM	5:13 PM	10 hr 17 min	1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:58 AM	5:13 PM	10 hr 15 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:59 AM	5:12 PM	10 hr 14 min	1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:00 AM	5:12 PM	10 hr 12 min	1 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 21	7:01 AM	5:11 PM	10 hr 11 min	1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in North Carolina

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day after Thanksgiving
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve

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Frequently asked questions

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