Current Local Time in Charlotte
Charlotte, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Charlotte 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 Charlotte
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (25-33°C) and mild winters (3-12°C). Rainfall year-round.
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📍About Charlotte Time Zone
Charlotte is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Charlotte serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Charlotte is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Charlotte, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Uptown (downtown) has vibrant nightlife. NoDa arts district open late. local time. Charlotte observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Charlotte has a population of approximately 880K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Charlotte from abroad, use the country code +1 704. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Charlotte time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Charlotte ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Charlotte Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 35.23°, -80.84°
- • Calling Code: +1 704