What time is it in Winston-Salem right now?

The current time in Winston-Salem, United States is 06:45:24 AM (EDT), which is UTC-4.

What time zone is Winston-Salem in?

Winston-Salem uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EDT, UTC-4.

Does Winston-Salem observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Winston-Salem observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.

What is the UTC offset in Winston-Salem?

Winston-Salem is currently UTC-4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Local Time in Winston-Salem, United States

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IANA Zone: America/New_York
Country: United States
Continent: North America

Latest news in Winston-Salem

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Local Vibe

Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. It anchors the Winston-Salem metropolitan statistical area, which is located in the west-to-southwestern area of the Piedmont Triad region. The Winston-Salem Metropolitan Area had an estimated population of 712,206 in 2025. The city of Winston-Salem is located in the northwestern Piedmont Triad region, where the city had an estimated 249,545 residents at the 2020 census and an estimated population of 257,271 in 2025, making it the fifth-most-populous city in North Carolina and the 90th-most-populous city in the United States.

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Winston-Salem vs. major world hubs

Sydney
-15 hours
Tokyo
-13 hours
Singapore
-12 hours
Hong Kong
-12 hours
Shanghai
-12 hours
Mumbai
-9.5 hours
Dubai
-8 hours
Cairo
-7 hours
Istanbul
-7 hours
Moscow
-7 hours
Paris
-6 hours
Johannesburg
-6 hours
London
-5 hours
Lagos
-5 hours
UTC
-4 hours
Sao Paulo
-1 hour
Winston-Salem
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Toronto
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Chicago
+1 hour
Los Angeles
+3 hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Winston-Salem right now?: The current time in Winston-Salem, United States is 06:45:24 AM (EDT), which is UTC-4.
What time zone is Winston-Salem in?: Winston-Salem uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EDT, UTC-4.
Does Winston-Salem observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Winston-Salem observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Winston-Salem?: Winston-Salem is currently UTC-4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).