What time zone is Charles Town in?

Charles Town 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 Charles Town?

Clocks in Charles Town 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 Charles Town observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Charles Town?

Charles Town is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA

5:04:55 AM

05:04:55

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Charles Town is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Charles Town

Sunrise6:54 AMSolar noon11:55 AMSunset4:57 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: West Virginia
County: Jefferson County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 5,899
Elevation: 156 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 39° 17' N / 77° 51' W

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Clock changes in Charles Town

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: 6:54 AM
Solar noon: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 03 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:25 AM – 5:26 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:52 AM – 5:58 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:21 AM – 6:30 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:54 AM (southeast, 113.2°)
Sunset: 4:57 PM (southwest, 246.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 03 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:55 AM (32.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:25 AM – 5:26 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:52 AM – 5:58 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:21 AM – 6:30 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:40 AM (southeast, 122.4°)
Moonset: 9:07 PM (southwest, 239.2°)
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	6:54 AM	4:57 PM	10 hr 03 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:55 AM	4:56 PM	10 hr 02 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:56 AM	4:55 PM	10 hr 00 min	1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:57 AM	4:55 PM	9 hr 58 min	1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:58 AM	4:54 PM	9 hr 56 min	1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:59 AM	4:53 PM	9 hr 54 min	1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:00 AM	4:53 PM	9 hr 53 min	1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in West Virginia

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Lincoln's Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Charles Town in?: Charles Town 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 Charles Town?: Clocks in Charles Town 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 Charles Town observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Charles Town observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Charles Town?: Charles Town is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer