Current Time in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is a city in North Carolina, home to about 897,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:24 AM / 6:56 PM
Population
897,000
Charlotte vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:41 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:41 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:41 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:41 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:41 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:41 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:41 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:41 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:41 PM BST | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:41 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:41 PM GST | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Charlotte observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Charlotte today?
Today, sunrise in Charlotte is around 7:24 AM and sunset is around 6:56 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Charlotte?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.