Current Time in Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA

4:21:38 PM

16:21:38

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Central is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Central

Sunrise7:49 AMSolar noon1:14 PMSunset6:40 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 2 days 9 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
South Carolina
County
Pickens County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
5,167
Elevation
278 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
34° 43' N / 82° 46' W
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Clock changes in Central

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 51 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination84%
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 51 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(41.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 51 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 43 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 41 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 40 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Central

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Upcoming public holidays in South Carolina

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

ClemsonPickens County7 kmSWEasleyPickens County20 kmNEAndersonAnderson County27 kmSEGreenvilleGreenville County38 kmEMauldinGreenville County43 kmEWade HamptonGreenville County46 kmNESimpsonvilleGreenville County48 kmETaylorsGreenville County49 kmNEGreerGreenville County56 kmNESpartanburgSpartanburg County81 kmEGreenwoodGreenwood County82 kmSEAshevilleBuncombe County100 kmN
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Frequently asked questions

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