Updated Mar 2026

Current Time in Charleston, United States

Name: Charleston
Address: Charleston, United States

Check the current local time in Charleston, United States. Charleston uses the America/New_York time zone, with EST (UTC -5:00) during standard time and EDT (UTC -4:00) during daylight saving time.

Charleston, United States — Live Clock

6:08:15 PM

EDT Live timezone

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

DST ends: November 1, 2026

Charleston Time Zone

Time Zone

America/New_York

Charleston, United States

Current zone: EDT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

EST

UTC -5:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

EDT

UTC -4:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

November 1, 2026

Based on Second Sunday in March / First Sunday in November

About Charleston Time: EST & EDT

Check the live current time in Charleston, United States. Charleston follows EST (UTC -5:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. Use this page to confirm local business hours, travel timing, and call scheduling without timezone.

Charleston vs Major Cities

UTC UTC -4:00

--:-- 4 hours behind

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 5 hours behind

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- same time

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 12 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 8 hours behind

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 13 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 9 hours and 30 minutes behind

Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Charleston in 150 days

DST ends on November 1, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Charleston.

Other Cities in America/New_York

These cities share the same time zone as Charleston — when it's 6:08:15 PM here, it's the same local time there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Charleston time

What time is it in Charleston right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Charleston, United States, updated every second. Right now, Charleston is on EDT with a UTC offset of UTC -4:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Charleston in?

Charleston uses the America/New_York timezone. Standard time is EST (UTC -5:00). During daylight saving time it switches to EDT (UTC -4:00). Currently Charleston is on EDT (UTC -4:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Charleston?

Charleston is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Charleston observes daylight saving time, switching between EST (UTC -5:00) and EDT (UTC -4:00) each year. Clocks advance on Second Sunday in March and fall back on First Sunday in November. Right now Charleston is using EDT.

Is Charleston on EST or EDT right now?

Right now Charleston is using EDT (UTC -4:00). It switches to EDT in summer and back to EST in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Charleston from New York?

The best call window from New York to Charleston depends on the current offset. Charleston is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.