Current Time in Charleston, Penobscot County, Maine, USA

9:12:41 AM

09:12:41

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Charleston is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Charleston

Sunrise7:06 AMSolar noon12:20 PMSunset5:32 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 16 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Maine
County
Penobscot County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,452
Elevation
149 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
45° 05' N / 69° 02' W
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Clock changes in Charleston

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 26 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 26 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(32.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 26 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 23 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 12 min2 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 09 min2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Charleston

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Plan around Charleston

Upcoming public holidays in Maine

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

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BangorPenobscot County38 kmSEWatervilleKennebec County75 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Charleston in?
Charleston uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Charleston?
Clocks in Charleston move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Charleston observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Charleston?
Charleston is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer