Current Time in Charlotte, North Carolina
Check the current time in Charlotte, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Charlotte.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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About Time in Charlotte
Charlotte follows Eastern Time (ET). A major banking center, Charlotte observes EST (UTC-5) in winter and EDT (UTC-4) in summer.
The current time in Charlotte is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Charlotte, the sun rises at approximately 6:40 AM and sets at approximately 8:06 PM. The current date is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Charlotte, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Charlotte, North Carolina and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Charlotte observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Charlotte observes Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte is in the America/New_York time zone with an offset of GMT-04:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Charlotte?
Today, sunrise in Charlotte is at approximately 6:40 AM and sunset at approximately 8:06 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Charlotte?
The current time in Charlotte is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026