Current Time in Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas, USA

11:46:01 AM

11:46:01

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Charleston is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Charleston

Sunrise7:34 AMSolar noon12:59 PMSunset6:24 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 2 days 14 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Arkansas
County
Franklin County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,483
Elevation
158 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
35° 17' N / 94° 02' W
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Clock changes in Charleston

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    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 49 min2 min shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination83%
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 49 min2 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(41.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 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 49 min2 min shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 43 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 42 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 40 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 38 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Charleston

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Upcoming public holidays in Arkansas

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

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Charleston in?
Charleston uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
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 CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Charleston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Charleston observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Charleston?
Charleston is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer