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 backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)

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

3:18:50 AM

03:18:50

Thursday, October 29, 2026

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Charles Town is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Charles Town

Sunrise7:36 AMSolar noon12:55 PMSunset6:13 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, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 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, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Solar noon: 12:55 PM
Sunset: 6:13 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 37 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:08 AM – 6:41 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:36 AM – 7:12 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:05 AM – 7:43 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination84%

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:36 AM (east, 106.9°)
Sunset: 6:13 PM (west, 252.9°)
Day length: 10 hr 37 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:55 PM (37.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:08 AM – 6:41 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:36 AM – 7:12 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:05 AM – 7:43 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:54 PM (northeast, 53.2°)
Moonset: 11:52 AM (northwest, 306.9°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 29	7:36 AM	6:13 PM	10 hr 37 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:37 AM	6:12 PM	10 hr 35 min	2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:38 AM	6:11 PM	10 hr 33 min	2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:39 AM	5:10 PM	10 hr 31 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:40 AM	5:08 PM	10 hr 28 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:41 AM	5:07 PM	10 hr 26 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:42 AM	5:06 PM	10 hr 24 min	2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in West Virginia

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Lincoln's 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 backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
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