What time is it in Charleston right now?

Charleston is on America/New_York, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Charleston in?

Charleston uses the IANA time zone America/New_York, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.

What time do the sun rise and set in Charleston today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:33 AM and sets at about 8:18 PM local time in Charleston, giving roughly 13h 46m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:26 PM.

United States · South Carolina

Current local time in Charleston

Charleston keeps time on the America/New_York zone, currently UTC−4. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Charleston, South Carolina

05:15

Sat, Jul 25UTC−4

Charleston time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/New_York
Current UTC offset: UTC−4
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−5
Country: United States
Region: South Carolina
Coordinates: 32.78°, -79.93°
Population: 132,609
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Charleston today

Computed from Charleston's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Solar noon: 1:26 PM
Day length: 13h 46m
Civil dawn: 6:01 AM
Civil dusk: 8:50 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:03 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:48 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Charleston time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Charleston is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	13h behind

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Working with Charleston time

Scheduling across America/New_York is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Charleston and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/New_York.Track clock changesSee exactly when Charleston next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Charleston beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Charleston offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/New_York baked in, not guessed.

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Charlestontime — questions & answers

What time is it in Charleston right now?: Charleston is on America/New_York, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Charleston in?: Charleston uses the IANA time zone America/New_York, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.
What time do the sun rise and set in Charleston today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:33 AM and sets at about 8:18 PM local time in Charleston, giving roughly 13h 46m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:26 PM.