Current Time in Salem, Burke County, North Carolina, USA

4:14:40 AM

04:14:40

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Salem

Sunrise7:02 AMSolar noon12:11 PMSunset5:19 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
Burke County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,218
Elevation
371 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
35° 41' N / 81° 41' W
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Clock changes in Salem

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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 17 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 17 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.7° 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 17 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 12 min1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 10 min1 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 09 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 08 min1 min 27 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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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