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Current Time in Charlotte, United States

Q: What timezone is Charlotte in?

Charlotte is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Charlotte?

Charlotte's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Charlotte in?

Charlotte is located in North America. It is the 874 thousand population city in United States.

United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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Charlotte Timezone Details

Timezone	EST/EDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-5:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-4:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/New_York
Country	United States
Population	874 thousand

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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Presidents' Day

May 25

Memorial Day

Jun 19

Juneteenth

Jul 4

Independence Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Oct 12

Columbus Day

Nov 11

Veterans Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Charlotte

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About Charlotte Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city, is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Charlotte is a major banking and financial center, home to Bank of America headquarters.

Key fact: Charlotte is in the same timezone as New York and Washington D.C.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Charlotte with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Charlotte Time

What time is it in Charlotte right now? +

The current time in Charlotte, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Charlotte is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).

What timezone is Charlotte in? +

Charlotte is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Does Charlotte observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Charlotte observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.

What is the UTC offset for Charlotte? +

Charlotte's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Charlotte and London? +

Charlotte (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Charlotte is in the same timezone as New York and Washington D.C.

How do I convert Charlotte time to UTC? +

To convert Charlotte time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Charlotte and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Charlotte in? +

Charlotte is located in North America. It is the 874 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Charlotte? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Charlotte is America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Charlotte today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Charlotte are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Charlotte's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Charlotte? +

Sunset times in Charlotte are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Charlotte? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Charlotte Douglas Intl (CLT) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Charlotte to London, Charlotte to New York, Charlotte to Dubai, Charlotte to Tokyo.