Time in Charles City, United States now
6:07:39 AM
Friday, October 9, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 7:17 AM ↓ 6:38 PM
Day length 11h 21m
Solar noon 12:57 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
Charles City facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 43.0664, -92.6724
- Population
- 7,455
Frequently asked
What time is it in Charles City right now?
The current local time in Charles City is shown above and updates live every second. Charles City is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Charles City in?
Charles City uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Charles City on daylight saving time?
Yes. Charles City is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Charles City and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Charles City (New York is currently 7:07 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
