Charlotte Raleigh Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Charlotte and Raleigh?

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Raleigh. Both cities use Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5 in winter and EDT, UTC-4 in summer). When it's 9:00 AM in Charlotte, it's also 9:00 AM in Raleigh.

Both cities are in North Carolina and observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so they remain synchronized year-round.

Best Time to Call Raleigh from Charlotte

Any time works! Since both cities share the same timezone, you can schedule calls during standard business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) without any time conversion needed.

Charlotte and Raleigh are North Carolina's two largest cities, connected by about a 2.5-hour drive on I-85. Charlotte is the state's banking center while Raleigh is the capital and part of the Research Triangle tech hub.

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