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