Current Local Time in Charleston
Charleston, United States (EDT)
17:46:14
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
☀️Day
🌅7:37 AM
🌇7:24 PM
Charleston follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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📞+1 843
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OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies
⏰Time Zone Facts
🕐EST/EDT
🌐UTC-5/-4
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America/New_York236
Data: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical.
🏛️Top Attractions
Historic DistrictFort SumterWaterfront ParkCharleston City MarketRainbow Row
📍About Charleston Time Zone
Charleston is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-4). Charleston time is 1 hours ahead of New York.
Charleston observes Daylight Saving Time.
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Quick Facts: Charleston Time
- Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-4)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: United States
- Coordinates: 32.78, -79.93
- Calling Code: +1 843