SC state guide

South Carolina Municipalities and Time Zones

Explore 271 Census incorporated-place records and Eastern Time coverage for South Carolina.

271 incorporated-place records1 time zone

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Census incorporated places in South Carolina

Browse the Census incorporated-place records, including town and city.

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Time zones in South Carolina

South Carolina uses Eastern Time. See full-area and partial coverage details.

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What this directory counts in South Carolina

South Carolina has 271 Census-recognized incorporated places as of January 1, 2026, including 202 towns and 69 cities.

Types represented in this directory

  • town (202)
  • city (69)

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