Days in Hilton Head Island are currently getting shorter, about 14 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.1938° N, 80.7382° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,584 km (2,227 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,435 km (3,999 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,603 km (8,453 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,606 km (4,726 mi) west
Hilton Head Island lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Hilton Head Island
The point on Earth exactly opposite Hilton Head Island is near Perth - when it's noon in Hilton Head Island, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hilton Head Island
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Hilton Head Island is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Hilton Head Island
In Hilton Head Island, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 15m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 2m, a difference of roughly 4h 13m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Hilton Head Island's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hilton Head Island at 32.19° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Hilton Head Island
With a population of 40,512, Hilton Head Island ranks as the 1230th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Airport (HHH / KHXD) is a regional airport serving Hilton Head Island directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:26:28.
Daylight saving time changes in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Hilton Head Island
Business hours in Hilton Head Island (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Hilton Head Island
Compare time in Hilton Head Island with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Hilton Head Island
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hilton Head Island in?
Hilton Head Island follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Hilton Head Island at UTC-4.
What time is it in Hilton Head Island right now?
The current local time in Hilton Head Island is 10:26:28 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hilton Head Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hilton Head Island is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Island is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hilton Head Island?
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) is the airport serving Hilton Head Island. The current local time at the airport is 10:26:28.
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