Time in Charleston, United States now
4:02:56 AM
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:22 AM ↓ 8:29 PM
Day length 14h 7m
Solar noon 1:25 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in South Carolina (8)
Charleston facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 32.7763, -79.9328
- Population
- 132,609
Frequently asked
What time is it in Charleston right now?
The current local time in Charleston is shown above and updates live every second. Charleston is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Charleston in?
Charleston uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Charleston on daylight saving time?
Yes. Charleston is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Charleston (Los Angeles is currently 1:02 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
