Current time in Charlotte
United States
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Time zone
America/New_York
UTC offset
GMT-4
Abbreviation
GMT-4
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
35.23, -80.84
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Charlotte
Charlotte uses America/New_York. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Charlotte
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | Same time |
| London · United Kingdom | −5h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +3h |
| Paris · France | −6h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −8h |
| Mumbai · India | −9h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −13h |
| Sydney · Australia | −14h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Charlotte
The longest day brings about 14h 32m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 47m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Atlanta · 364 km
- Washington, D.C. · 530 km
- Nashville · 546 km
- Columbus · 560 km
- Pittsburgh · 584 km
- Baltimore · 587 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Charlotte in?
- Charlotte is in the America/New_York time zone, currently UTC−4.
- Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Charlotte move between UTC−5 and UTC−4.
- What is the time difference between Charlotte and New York?
- Charlotte and New York have the same local time.