Current Time in Charleston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.78° N, 79.93° W
State: South Carolina
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
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Prayer Times in Charleston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 05 Jun ● | 04:28 | 06:11 | 13:18 | 17:00 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sat, 06 Jun | 04:27 | 06:11 | 13:18 | 17:00 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 07 Jun | 04:27 | 06:11 | 13:18 | 17:00 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Mon, 08 Jun | 04:27 | 06:11 | 13:18 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Tue, 09 Jun | 04:26 | 06:11 | 13:18 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:26 | 06:11 | 13:19 | 17:01 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:26 | 06:11 | 13:19 | 17:01 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Charleston
Sunrise
in Charleston
↑
6:11 AM
Sunset
in Charleston
↓
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 12m
Dawn
in Charleston
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Charleston
8:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Charleston
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
76.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:35
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 11:32
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Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Charleston
What time is it in Charleston right now?
The live local time in Charleston, United States is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Charleston is in the America / New York time zone (UTC−05:00).
What time zone is Charleston in?
Charleston uses the America / New York time zone (EST), which is UTC−05:00. Its IANA time zone identifier is America/New_York.
Does Charleston observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, Charleston observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch from EST to EDT in summer and back again in winter.
What is the time difference between Charleston and UTC?
Charleston is UTC−05:00, meaning it is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Charleston today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Charleston are listed in the Sunrise & Sunset section above and refresh every day. The current day length in Charleston is 14h 12m.