Current Time in Winston-Salem, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
36.1° N,
80.24° W
Population: 241,218
Country:
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United States
IANA Timezone:
America/New_York
UTC Offset:
−05:00
Timezone:
EST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKST,
CST,
EST,
HST,
MST,
PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKDT,
CDT,
EDT,
HDT,
MDT,
PDT
Time in Winston-Salem — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Winston-Salem's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Winston-Salem right now?
The current local time in Winston-Salem, United States is 11:00 (Tuesday, July 28, 2026). Winston-Salem observes the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-4 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Winston-Salem use?
Winston-Salem uses America/New_York, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Winston-Salem.
Does Winston-Salem observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Winston-Salem currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/New_York time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Winston-Salem?
Right now Winston-Salem is at UTC-4. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Winston-Salem observes DST.
When does the day change in Winston-Salem?
Midnight in Winston-Salem occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/New_York zone. Since Winston-Salem is at UTC-4, the date here is behind UTC by 4 hours.