City in North Carolina

Current Local Time in Charlotte

Current local time and time zone in Charlotte, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 74°F now🕔 4:44 AM local📅 Best: April, June and October👥 880.000

Current local time in Charlotte

4:44 AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now8:44 AM
Sunrise6:50 AM
Sunset8:01 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:50 AM
Sunset8:01 PM
Daylight13h 11m
Solar noon1:25 PM
Golden hour (am)6:50 AM - 7:50 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:01 PM - 8:01 PM
Blue hour (am)6:20 AM - 6:50 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:01 PM - 8:31 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%
Moonrise6:45 PM
Moonset4:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Charlotte

TypeCity
StateNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates35°13′37.6″N 80°50′35.2″W (35.2271, -80.8431)
Population880.000
Known forNASCAR Hall of Fame and banking hub
Local time4:44 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsApril, June and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Charlotte is a city in North Carolina. Charlotte is known for NASCAR Hall of Fame and banking hub. It has a population of about 880.000.

Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in Charlotte with clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 65°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Charlotte is April, June and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.

The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 232 mi away. Nearby highlights include Chimney Rock State Park, Congaree National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Charlotte today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 35°13′37.6″N 80°50′35.2″W (35.2271, -80.8431)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Charlotte?

Charlotte is a city in North Carolina. Its coordinates are 35.2271, -80.8431. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Charlotte right now?

It is currently 74°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 64% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Charlotte?

April, June and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Charlotte, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Charlotte in?

Charlotte observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:44 AM.

How many people live in Charlotte?

Charlotte has a population of approximately 880.000.

What is the nearest airport to Charlotte?

The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 232 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Charlotte?

Popular options include Chimney Rock State Park, Congaree National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Myrtle Beach and New River Gorge National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 4:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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