Current Time in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
10:24:49 PM EDT
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Time Zone
- EDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-4
- Daylight Saving Time
- EST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~911K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Charlotte right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Charlotte (EDT (GMT-4)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Charlotte with other cities.
- Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Charlotte is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT). Clocks will return to standard time (EST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Charlotte?
- Charlotte is at GMT-4 (EDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.