What time zone is Charlotte in?

Charlotte uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Detroit.

When is the next clock change in Charlotte?

Clocks in Charlotte move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)

Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Charlotte observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Charlotte?

Charlotte is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, USA

4:07:22 AM

04:07:22

Saturday, November 14, 2026

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Detroit

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Time zone details

Charlotte is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Charlotte

Sunrise7:29 AMSolar noon12:23 PMSunset5:17 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Michigan
County: Eaton County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 9,054
Elevation: 277 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 33' N / 84° 50' W

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Clock changes in Charlotte

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Solar noon: 12:23 PM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 48 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:59 AM – 5:47 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:25 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:51 AM – 6:55 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:29 AM (southeast, 114.4°)
Sunset: 5:17 PM (southwest, 245.4°)
Day length: 9 hr 48 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:23 PM (29.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:59 AM – 5:47 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:25 AM – 6:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:51 AM – 6:55 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:20 PM (southeast, 124.1°)
Moonset: 9:25 PM (southwest, 237.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	7:29 AM	5:17 PM	9 hr 48 min	2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:30 AM	5:16 PM	9 hr 46 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:32 AM	5:15 PM	9 hr 44 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:33 AM	5:14 PM	9 hr 42 min	2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:34 AM	5:14 PM	9 hr 40 min	2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:35 AM	5:13 PM	9 hr 38 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:37 AM	5:12 PM	9 hr 36 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Michigan

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Charlotte in?: Charlotte uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Detroit.
When is the next clock change in Charlotte?: Clocks in Charlotte move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Charlotte observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Charlotte observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Charlotte?: Charlotte is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer