Current Time in Charleston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.78° N, 79.93° W
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #231 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: South Carolina
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Charleston is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Charleston, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Charleston
Charleston gets 14h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Charleston is at 06:12 and sunset in Charleston is at 20:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 59m near the December solstice to 14h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Charleston and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Charleston right now.
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Cities Sharing Charleston's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Charleston.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 20 Jun ● | 04:26 | 06:11 | 13:21 | 17:03 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:26 | 06:12 | 13:21 | 17:03 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:27 | 06:12 | 13:21 | 17:03 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:27 | 06:12 | 13:21 | 17:04 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:27 | 06:12 | 13:22 | 17:04 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 04:27 | 06:13 | 13:22 | 17:04 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 04:28 | 06:13 | 13:22 | 17:04 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
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14-day Forecast for Charleston
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Charleston
Sunrise
in Charleston
↑
6:12 AM
Sunset
in Charleston
↓
8:30 PM
Day Length
14h 18m
Dawn
in Charleston
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Charleston
8:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Charleston
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
35.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:13
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:50
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How Far Is Charleston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,027 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,538 km | WNW (283deg) |
| London | 6,550 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 6,803 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,191 km | SE (146deg) |
| Moscow | 8,537 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,360 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Dubai | 12,010 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Charleston?
Charleston next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Charleston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Charleston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.8deg S, 100.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston
What time is it in Charleston right now?
The current local time in Charleston is 07:20 on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Charleston follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Charleston in?
Charleston uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Charleston?
Charleston is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Charleston local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Charleston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Charleston is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Charleston today?
Today in Charleston: sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset is at 20:30, giving 14h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Charleston tonight?
The moon phase over Charleston tonight is Waxing Crescent with 35.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Charleston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Charleston, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.