Time Charleston - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 4 h (EDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 5 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 4 h (EDT) |
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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/New_York time zone. Charleston is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Charleston is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Charleston is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Charleston
| Time zone | America/New_York |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −4:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Charleston
Today, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Charleston at 07:27 and sets at 18:41 (local time), giving 11 h 13 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:04.
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/New_York time zone.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Washington, D.C.?
Charleston is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?
Charleston is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. 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 20, 2026, the sun rises in Charleston at 07:27 and sets at 18:41 (local time), giving 11 h 13 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:04.
