Time Charlotte - 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 Charlotte?
The current time in Charlotte is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Charlotte is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Charlotte is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Charlotte is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Charlotte is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Charlotte
| 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 Charlotte
Today, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in Charlotte at 07:33 and sets at 18:43 (local time), giving 11 h 10 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:08.
More about Charlotte
See the location and GPS coordinates of Charlotte, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Charlotte and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Charlotte
What time is it in Charlotte right now?
The current time in Charlotte 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 Charlotte and Washington, D.C.?
Charlotte is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?
Charlotte is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Charlotte is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Charlotte?
Today, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in Charlotte at 07:33 and sets at 18:43 (local time), giving 11 h 10 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:08.
