Local Time in Charleston, United States
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Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Nov 1
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- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Country
- United States
- Continent
- North America
Latest news in Charleston
- USACE, SC Ports Authority partner to study navigation improvements for North Charleston TerminalDVIDS · 4d ago
- Fugitive ex-Charleston officer Dan Hiers Jr. booked at Hill-Finklea after return to USWCIV · 3d ago
- U.S. Coast Guard announces $230 million contract for Base Charleston facilities, awardingUnited States Coast Guard News (.mil) · 58d ago
- Celebrate America 250: College of Charleston to be Featured in USA Today Documentary SeriesThe College Today · 66d ago
- Hegseth Renames Joint Base Charleston to Honor Late Sen. Lindsey GrahamU.S. Department of War (.gov) · 27d ago
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Charleston vs. major world hubs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Charleston right now?
- The current time in Charleston, United States is 11:10:27 AM (EDT), which is UTC-4.
- What time zone is Charleston in?
- Charleston uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EDT, UTC-4.
- Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Charleston observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Charleston?
- Charleston is currently UTC-4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).