Days in Charlotte are currently getting shorter, about 15 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Charlotte
Charlotte is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.2271° N, 80.8431° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,921 km (2,436 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,097 km (3,788 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,940 km (8,662 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,351 km (4,568 mi) west
Charlotte lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Charlotte
The point on Earth exactly opposite Charlotte is near Perth - when it's noon in Charlotte, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Charlotte
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Charlotte
Charlotte is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Charlotte is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Charlotte
In Charlotte, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 32m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 47m, a difference of roughly 4h 45m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Charlotte's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Charlotte at 35.23° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Charlotte
With a population of 911,311, Charlotte ranks as the 19th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT / KCLT) is a major international airport serving Charlotte directly.
Current local time at the airport is 02:21:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Charlotte
Charlotte uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Charlotte
Business hours in Charlotte (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Charlotte
Compare time in Charlotte with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Charlotte
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Charlotte at UTC-4.
What time is it in Charlotte right now?
The current local time in Charlotte is 02:21:23 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Charlotte is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Charlotte?
Charlotte is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Charlotte?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the airport serving Charlotte. The current local time at the airport is 02:21:23.
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