Current Local Time in Charleston
Charleston, United States (EDT)
Tuesday, May 12, 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
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📍About Charleston Time Zone
Charleston is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-4). Charleston observes Daylight Saving Time.
Charleston Time Difference at a Glance
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
🌐Time Difference from Charleston
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌙New York | 5:08 AM | Same | |
| 🌅London | 10:08 AM | +5h | |
| 🌆Tokyo | 6:08 PM | +13h | |
| 🌅Paris | 11:08 AM | +6h | |
| ☀️Dubai | 1:08 PM | +8h | |
| 🌆Singapore | 5:08 PM | +12h | |
| 🌆Hong Kong | 5:08 PM | +12h | |
| 🌆Shanghai | 5:08 PM | +12h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Charleston is in the EST/EDT time zone (UTC-4). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Charleston is located in United States.
Charleston is in the EST/EDT time zone, which is UTC-4. The IANA time zone identifier is America/New_York.
Yes, Charleston observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from March to November. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.
Charleston is 5 hours behind London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 7:00 AM in Charleston. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Charleston is the same time as New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 9:00 AM in Charleston. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Charleston is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (EST/EDT). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Charleston and your location.
Standard business hours in Charleston are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST/EDT. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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