Current Local Time in Charlottesville

Charlottesville, United States (EST)

02:20:21

Saturday, January 24, 2026

πŸŒ™Night
πŸŒ…7:25 AM
πŸŒ‡5:28 PM

Charlottesville follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTCβˆ’5) and EDT (UTCβˆ’4).

πŸ’΅$ US Dollar
πŸ“ž+1 434
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⏰Time Zone Facts

πŸ•ZoneEST/EDT
🌐OffsetUTC-5/-4
πŸ”„DSTYes (Mar–Nov)
πŸ“‹IANAAmerica/New_York
43
days until DST starts
Mar 8

Charlottesville follows EST and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏒Business Hours in Charlottesville

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

β˜€οΈClimate

Humid subtropical with hot summers (19-31Β°C) and cool winters (-2 to 9Β°C).

πŸ›οΈTop Attractions

Monticello (Jefferson's home)University of VirginiaDowntown MallShenandoah National ParkBlue Ridge Mountains

πŸ“About Charlottesville Time Zone

Charlottesville is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Charlottesville serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Charlottesville is same time as New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Charlottesville, consider that standard business hours are typically University and tourism focused. Downtown Mall is pedestrian-friendly. local time. Charlottesville observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Charlottesville has a population of approximately 47K (260K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Charlottesville from abroad, use the country code +1 434. The primary language spoken is English.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Charlottesville time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Charlottesville ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Charlottesville Time

  • β€’ Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
  • β€’ Daylight Saving: Observed
  • β€’ Country: United States (US)
  • β€’ Coordinates: 38.03Β°, -78.48Β°
  • β€’ Calling Code: +1 434