What time is it in Charleston, SC?
Local time in Charleston, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-4 · EDT · United States
| UTC offset | UTC-4 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York (EDT) |
| Sunrise | 07:06 AM |
| Sunset | 07:20 PM |
| Solar noon | 01:13 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 14 min |
Daylight saving time
Charleston is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-5.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | −3 h | |
| Chicago | −1 h | |
| Houston | −1 h | |
| Phoenix | −3 h | |
| San Antonio | −1 h | |
| San Diego | −3 h | |
| Dallas | −1 h | |
| Austin | −1 h |
Frequently asked questions
Charleston is on EDT, that is UTC-4. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 08:00 AM in Charleston — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Charleston is on UTC-4. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 07:06 AM and sets at 07:20 PM in Charleston, a day of 12 h 14 min.
Charleston is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-5.
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