🇺🇸 Charlotte

Charlotte runs on UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 6:11 AMSunset 8:42 PM(local)

Charlotte: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
CharlotteUTC-4EDT
Dialing code+1
Population911,311
Coordinates35.23°N, 80.84°W
Elevation229 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Charlotte right now?
Charlotte runs on UTC-4 (EDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte is on UTC-4 (EDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Charlotte changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Charlotte use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Charlotte commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).