Current Time in Charlotte, United States
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Sunday, November 1, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Charlotte time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
35.23° N, 80.84° W
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Sun times for Nov 1, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to London | +5 hours | |
| Charlotte to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Charlotte to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Charlotte to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Charlotte to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Charlotte. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Charlotte
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Charlotte and London?
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Charlotte. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Charlotte?
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 5:28 PM local time, giving 10 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Charlotte?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Charlotte follows Eastern Time.