Does South Carolina use daylight saving time?

South Carolina follows timezone rules defined for America/New_York. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.

Which cities are covered in South Carolina?

Major cities include Charleston, Columbia, Greenville.

Current Time in South Carolina, United States

Check the current local time in South Carolina, United States. View South Carolina time zone, daylight saving time information, and major cities such as Charleston and Columbia.

Current state time

02:19:14

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Major cities in South Carolina

Charleston
Columbia
Greenville

Time zones and daylight saving

South Carolina currently uses America/New_York.

Daylight saving changes depend on the local timezone rules. The live clock above always reflects the current local offset.

FAQ

Does South Carolina use daylight saving time?: South Carolina follows timezone rules defined for America/New_York. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.
Which cities are covered in South Carolina?: Major cities include Charleston, Columbia, Greenville.