Live local time
What time is it in Charlotte?
Charlotte time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Charlotte. Charlotte observes the America/New_York time zone (GMT−4). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Charlotte? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Charlotte is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Charlotte time — FAQ
What time is it in Charlotte right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Charlotte (America/New_York, GMT−4). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte uses the America/New_York time zone, currently GMT−4.
Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Charlotte changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.