Current Local Time in Charleston
Charleston, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Charleston follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Charleston
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical.
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📍About Charleston Time Zone
Charleston is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Charleston serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Charleston is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Charleston, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Charleston observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Charleston has a population of approximately 48K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Charleston from abroad, use the country code +1 304. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Charleston time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Charleston ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Charleston Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 38.35°, -81.63°
- • Calling Code: +1 304