Charlotte uses Eastern Time (ET) — UTC−5 in winter (EST) and UTC−4 in summer (EDT). Known as the "Queen City", it is the largest city in North Carolina and a major banking hub, home to Bank of America and Truist Financial.
Everything you need to know about Charlotte's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
From the first Sunday of November to the second Sunday of March, Charlotte observes EST (UTC−5). This is the standard winter time used across the US East Coast.
From the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November, Charlotte advances to EDT (UTC−4) — clocks move forward 1 hour, giving longer summer evenings.
The official IANA time zone name for Charlotte is America/New_York. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems, and all modern calendar applications.
Spring forward: 9 March 2025 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 2 November 2025 at 02:00 → 01:00
Spring forward: 8 March 2026 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 1 November 2026 at 02:00 → 01:00
Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the US after New York. Bank of America and Truist Financial are headquartered here, and Wells Fargo has a major East Coast hub.
Charlotte is the epicenter of NASCAR racing. The NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and most race teams are based in the region.
Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and the 15th-most populous city in the United States, with a population of over 900,000 (metro area over 2.7 million). Named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the city is affectionately known as the "Queen City".
As the second-largest banking center in the United States, Charlotte is a global financial powerhouse. Bank of America and Truist Financial are headquartered here, and Wells Fargo maintains one of its largest corporate campuses. The city's Uptown district is filled with towering bank skyscrapers and is a major hub for finance, technology, and legal services.
Charlotte is also the undisputed capital of NASCAR. The NASCAR Hall of Fame attracts motorsports fans from around the world, and the Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts major races including the Coca-Cola 600. Nearly 90% of NASCAR's racing teams are based within 50 miles of Charlotte, making it the epicenter of American stock car racing.
The city has a thriving arts and culture scene, anchored by the Mint Museum (the first art museum in North Carolina), the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. The city also boasts the NFL's Carolina Panthers and the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is one of the busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements, serving as a major hub for American Airlines. CLT offers non-stop flights to over 180 destinations, including London, Munich, Madrid, Rome, and Toronto.
900,000+ (city) / 2.7M (metro). Largest city in North Carolina, 15th in US.
Second-largest US banking center after NYC. Home to Bank of America, Truist Financial, and major Wells Fargo operations.
NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and 90% of all racing teams based within 50 miles.
Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum, Blumenthal Performing Arts, and a vibrant craft beer scene with over 50 breweries.
Humid subtropical. Hot, humid summers (avg. 32°C / 90°F in July), mild winters (avg. 8°C / 47°F in January).
+1 (US country code). Area codes: 704, 980. Currency: US Dollar (USD, $).
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Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. The US, EU, and other regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Charlotte and a European city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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