Time Charleston - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Charleston?
The current time in Charleston is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Charleston is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Charleston is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Charleston is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Charleston.
Time zone and clock changes in Charleston
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Charleston
Today, October 26, 2026, the sun rises in Charleston at 07:14 and sets at 17:58 (local time), giving 10 h 44 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:36.
More about Charleston
See the location and GPS coordinates of Charleston, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Charleston and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Charleston
What time is it in Charleston right now?
The current time in Charleston is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Charleston.
Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?
Charleston is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Charleston is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Charleston?
Today, October 26, 2026, the sun rises in Charleston at 07:14 and sets at 17:58 (local time), giving 10 h 44 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:36.
