Current time in Charlotte, USA
19:06:39
Saturday, 14 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC-05:00
America/New York
Sunrise
06:58
Today
Sunset
17:19
10h 21m of daylight
Next clock change: clocks go forward 1h on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.
Charlotte compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in USA
- International Civil Aviation DayMon, 7 Dec · in 22 days
- International Anti-Corruption DayWed, 9 Dec · in 24 days
- World Genocide Commemoration DayWed, 9 Dec · in 24 days
- Human Rights DayThu, 10 Dec · in 25 days
- International Mountain DayFri, 11 Dec · in 26 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte is in the Eastern Time zone, America/New_York in the IANA database, currently at UTC-05:00.
Does Charlotte have daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Charlotte change during the year. The next change is on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.
What is the best time to call Charlotte?
Business hours in Charlotte usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in USA before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule