Current Local Time in Charleston, United States
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Current local time in 🇺🇸 Charleston, Illinois, United States.
CST/CDT UTC-05:00
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Relative to UTC
-5 hours
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Noon here = 17:00 UTC
09:00 here = 14:00 UTC
12:00 here = 17:00 UTC
17:00 here = 22:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
07:06
|
18:39
Today
Charleston is waking up — early risers grab coffee before the day begins. The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2026-03-08
Clocks moved forward to GMT-5
Next Clock Change
2026-11-01
Clocks will move back to GMT-6
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇺🇸United States |
| State / Region | Illinois |
| Timezone | CST/CDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-05:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 21,196 |
| Elevation | 208 m |
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Sunset | 18:39 |
| Coordinates | 39.50°N, -88.18°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +1h | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | -2h | --:-- |
| London | +5h | --:-- |
| Paris | +6h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +9h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +10h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +13h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +14h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +16h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | +2h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +7h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +13h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Charleston?
Standard business hours in Charleston are 09:00–17:00 local time (CST/CDT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Charleston?
Charleston is currently at UTC-05:00. The timezone identifier is CST/CDT. When it is noon in Charleston, it is 17:00 UTC. You can embed a live Charleston clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Charleston?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Charleston. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Charleston observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2026-03-08, when clocks moved forward to GMT-5. The next change is on 2026-11-01, when clocks will move back to GMT-6.
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Charleston uses CST/CDT timezone (UTC-5). Daylight saving time is observed.