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Current Time in Charlotte

United States · America/New_York · UTC-05:00

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Time Zone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-05:00
Continent
North America
Country
United States
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Offset: UTC-05:00 | TZ: America/New_York

About Charlotte Time Zone

Charlotte is North Carolina's largest city and a major U.S. banking centre. It uses EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4).

Charlotte is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone, with the IANA identifier America/New_York and a standard offset of UTC-05:00. Charlotte observes Daylight Saving Time, so its clocks change during the year and the offset is UTC-05:00 in standard time. Always check the live clock above for the current local time. Standard time puts Charlotte 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 5 hours behind UTC.

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Charlotte Quick Facts

Time Difference and Best Time to Call Charlotte

The table shows how Charlotte compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Charlotte are elsewhere.

Compared with Charlotte is 9:00 AM in Charlotte 5:00 PM in Charlotte
UTC / GMT5 hours behind UTC14:0022:00
India (IST)10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST)19:3003:30 (next day)
London (UK)5 hours behind London (GMT)14:0022:00
New York (US Eastern)the same time as New York (EST)09:0017:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year. Charlotte also changes its clocks, which shifts the gap again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Charlotte in?

Charlotte is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York), which is UTC-05:00 in standard time.

Does Charlotte observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Charlotte observes Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset changes seasonally from UTC-05:00 (standard time).

What is the time difference between Charlotte and India?

In standard time, Charlotte is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Charlotte?

The standard UTC offset of Charlotte is UTC-05:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Charlotte, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Charlotte, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.