Current Time in Stanley, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA

11:53:52 PM

23:53:52

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Stanley is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Stanley

Sunrise7:39 AMSolar noon1:08 PMSunset6:36 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 2 hoursUpcomingView 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
3,685
Elevation
256 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
35° 21' N / 81° 05' W
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Clock changes in Stanley

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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 57 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 57 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(42.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 57 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in North Carolina

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Day after Thanksgiving

Nearby places

GastoniaGaston County14 kmSWHuntersvilleMecklenburg County24 kmECorneliusMecklenburg County26 kmNECharlotteMecklenburg County27 kmSEMooresvilleIredell County36 kmNEShelbyCleveland County40 kmWMatthewsMecklenburg County43 kmSEKannapolisCabarrus County45 kmEMint HillMecklenburg County45 kmSEConcordCabarrus County47 kmEHickoryCatawba County47 kmNWStallingsUnion County48 kmSE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Stanley in?
Stanley 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 Stanley?
Clocks in Stanley move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Stanley observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Stanley observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Stanley?
Stanley is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer