Current Time in North Charleston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.85° N, 79.97° W
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #318 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 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
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
Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing North Charleston's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as North Charleston.
Weather in North Charleston
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in North Charleston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4 Nov ● | 05:13 | 06:40 | 12:03 | 15:04 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:14 | 06:41 | 12:03 | 15:03 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:15 | 06:41 | 12:03 | 15:03 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:16 | 06:42 | 12:03 | 15:02 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:16 | 06:43 | 12:03 | 15:01 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:17 | 06:44 | 12:03 | 15:01 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Tue, 10 Nov | 05:18 | 06:45 | 12:03 | 15:00 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
Add North Charleston Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable North Charleston widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
North Charleston Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for North Charleston on any website
North Charleston Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for North Charleston
North Charleston Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for North Charleston
North Charleston Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for North Charleston
North Charleston Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in North Charleston local time
North Charleston Count Up Timer Widget
Live time since any date in North Charleston local time
14-day Forecast for North Charleston
Sunrise & Sunset Times for North Charleston
Sunrise
in North Charleston
↑
6:40 AM
Sunset
in North Charleston
↓
5:25 PM
Day Length
10h 45m
Dawn
in North Charleston
6:14 AM
Dusk
in North Charleston
5:51 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for North Charleston. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for North Charleston
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
19.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:08
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 15:13
View the detailed moon calendar for North Charleston with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in North Charleston
How Far Is North Charleston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,022 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,533 km | WNW (283deg) |
| London | 6,548 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 6,801 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,199 km | SE (146deg) |
| Moscow | 8,532 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,351 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Dubai | 12,007 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in North Charleston?
North Charleston next changes its clocks on March 14, 2027, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
North Charleston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from North Charleston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.9deg S, 100.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Charleston
What time is it in North Charleston right now?
The current local time in North Charleston is 17:02 on Wednesday, November 04, 2026. North Charleston follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is North Charleston in?
North 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 North Charleston?
Right now North Charleston sits at UTC-05:00. Going from UTC to local time in North Charleston means moving the clock 05:00 hours backward.
Is North Charleston on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of November 04, 2026, North Charleston is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in North Charleston today?
Today in North Charleston: sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset is at 17:25, giving 10h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over North Charleston tonight?
The moon phase over North Charleston tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.0% illumination.
What is solar time in North Charleston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In North Charleston, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.