Current Time in Charleston, WV
Charleston is a city in West Virginia, home to about 47,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:05 AM / 7:39 PM
Population
47,000
Charleston vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Charleston
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Charleston in?
Charleston is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Charleston observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Charleston today?
Today, sunrise in Charleston is around 7:05 AM and sunset is around 7:39 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Charleston?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.