Current Time in Charlotte, United States
Charlotte currently observes Eastern Daylight Time (EST/EDT, UTC−4).
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About Charlotte
Charlotte is a city in the United States. Charlotte is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−5). It shares this time zone with New York and Brooklyn. Its main airport uses the IATA code CLT.
Sunrise and sunset in Charlotte
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Charlotte time zone details
Clocks in Charlotte move back 1 hour to EST (UTC−5) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte is in the America/New_York time zone and observes Eastern Daylight Time (EST/EDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−4.
What is the current time in Charlotte?
It is currently 6:02 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Charlotte, United States.
Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Charlotte move back 1 hour to EST (UTC−5) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Charlotte today?
Sunrise today is at 6:21 AM and sunset at 8:36 PM — 14 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
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