County in South Carolina

Current Local Time in Charleston County

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

🌙 55°F now🕔 5:15 PM local📅 Best: March, April, June, October and November👥 410.000

Current local time in Charleston County

5:15 PM
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now9:15 PM
Sunrise7:34 AM
Sunset6:32 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:34 AM
Sunset6:32 PM
Daylight10h 58m
Solar noon1:03 PM
Golden hour (am)7:34 AM - 8:34 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:32 PM - 6:32 PM
Blue hour (am)7:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:32 PM - 7:02 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 95%
Moonrise8:15 PM
Moonset10:35 AM

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

Quick facts about Charleston County

TypeCounty
StateSouth Carolina
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates32°46′35.4″N 79°55′52″W (32.7765, -79.9311)
Population410.000
Local time5:15 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsMarch, April, June, October and November
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Charleston County is a county in South Carolina. Charleston County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 410.000.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Charleston County with clear. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 54°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Charleston County is March, April, June, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, August and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 40°F.

The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 267 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hunting Island State Park, Congaree National Park, Myrtle Beach and Chimney Rock State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Charleston County today at 10/10. 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: 32°46′35.4″N 79°55′52″W (32.7765, -79.9311)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Charleston County?

Charleston County is a county in South Carolina. Its coordinates are 32.7765, -79.9311. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Charleston County right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit Charleston County?

March, April, June, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Charleston County, which has a temperate climate. January, August and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Charleston County in?

Charleston County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:15 PM.

How many people live in Charleston County?

Charleston County has a population of approximately 410.000.

What is the nearest airport to Charleston County?

The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 267 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Charleston County?

Popular options include Hunting Island State Park, Congaree National Park, Myrtle Beach and Chimney Rock State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - 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 October 28, 2026 at 5:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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