What time is it in Charlottetown right now?

Charlottetown is on America/Halifax, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Charlottetown in?

Charlottetown uses the IANA time zone America/Halifax, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Charlottetown observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−4.

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

Today the sun rises at about 5:58 AM and sets at about 8:38 PM local time in Charlottetown, giving roughly 14h 40m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:19 PM.

Canada · Prince Edward Island

Current local time in Charlottetown

Charlottetown keeps time on the America/Halifax zone, currently UTC−3. 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

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

11:46

Fri, Jul 31UTC−3

Charlottetown time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Halifax
Current UTC offset: UTC−3
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−4
Country: Canada
Region: Prince Edward Island
Coordinates: 46.23°, -63.13°
Population: 38,809
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Charlottetown today

Computed from Charlottetown'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: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Solar noon: 1:19 PM
Day length: 14h 40m
Civil dawn: 5:18 AM
Civil dusk: 9:18 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:36 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:00 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Charlottetown time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Charlottetown is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:46 AM	4h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:46 PM	4h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:46 PM	7h behind
TokyoJapan	11:46 PM	12h behind

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Working with Charlottetown time

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

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Charlottetowntime — questions & answers

What time is it in Charlottetown right now?: Charlottetown is on America/Halifax, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Charlottetown in?: Charlottetown uses the IANA time zone America/Halifax, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Charlottetown observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−4.
What time do the sun rise and set in Charlottetown today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:58 AM and sets at about 8:38 PM local time in Charlottetown, giving roughly 14h 40m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:19 PM.