Current Time in Elgin, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA

2:10:27 PM

14:10:27

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

America/New_York

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Elgin is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Elgin

Sunrise7:40 AMSolar noon1:06 PMSunset6:31 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 2 days 11 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,607
Elevation
183 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
34° 40' N / 80° 43' W
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Clock changes in Elgin

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 55 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 44 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 42 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 40 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Elgin

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Upcoming public holidays in South Carolina

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

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Frequently asked questions

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